Man Wanted for Two Separate Texas Murders Arrested in Belleville by USMS Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Yesterday, the U.S. Marshals Service Southern District of Illinois Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force (USMS-GLTF) located and apprehended a wanted fugitive residing in Belleville.

Eric Wayne Hubert, 23, had active felony arrest warrants in Dallas County, Texas for two separate murders. His charges stem from two shooting incidents. In September 2024, Hubert was charged in Dallas County, Texas for the murder of an individual who died following a firearm shooting. Hubert was then released on bond. According to court documents, in April 2026, Hubert allegedly removed his ankle monitor in violation of his bond conditions.

Hubert is also suspected to have engaged in a deadly shooting on North Masters Drive in Dallas, Texas on June 9, 2026. During the incident, Hubert and two other masked individuals allegedly shot semi-automatic rifles at numerous individuals in front of a store. One individual was killed. Hubert then fled Texas to Illinois.

On August 13, members of the USMS-GLTF responded to Hubert's residence in Belleville and arrested Hubert without incident. Hubert was transported to St. Clair County Jail for booking, pending his extradition to Texas.

"This case drives home two hard truths. First, soft-on-crime bail laws that turn murder defendants loose so they can kill again and run to other states can only be described as insane. They are an invitation to continued violence," said United States Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. "Second, the men and women of the U.S. Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force did exceptional work locating Eric Hubert in Belleville and taking him into custody without a single shot fired. I give my strongest thanks to U.S. Marshal Dave Davis and his team, who confront incredible danger every single day. Southern Illinois is fortunate to be served by these law enforcement professionals."

"This arrest was a joint effort between the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Southern District of Illinois and the Northern District of Texas," said U.S. Marshal David C. Davis. "The USMS and its 94 districts continue to apprehend the most violent offenders, including those wanted for homicide, drug offenses, and weapons charges. This operation highlights the vast reach and capabilities of our dedicated task forces around the country."

The charges against the defendant are allegations. An indictment is merely a formal charge against a defendant. Under the law, defendants are presumed to be innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.