Alejandro Mancera Canchola, a fugitive from Tennessee, was taken into custody by federal agents in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 15, 2026. Canchola was wanted for attempted first-degree murder in connection with a violent assault on his girlfriend in LaFollette, Tennessee, in December 2024.

Assault and Manhunt

According to police reports, Canchola slashed his girlfriend’s throat from ear to ear, and the blade of the knife snapped off inside her neck. The victim managed to escape and was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent extensive surgeries and has since made a full recovery.

Canchola, who is an illegal immigrant, went on the run and was the subject of an intensive, multi-state manhunt. He was eventually tracked down to an Indian restaurant in Indianapolis, where he was working. When federal agents approached him, Canchola attempted to flee but was quickly captured.

Extradition and Charges

Canchola is currently being held at the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis and is awaiting formal extradition back to Campbell County, Tennessee, to stand trial for attempted murder. He is also wanted by Mexican authorities for the murder of his ex-wife.

Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.