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Police: Man shoots wife, leaves kids in SUV

Jerry Hermes Jr., 35, wanted in death of wife, 32-year-old Lisa Hermes

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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – New Braunfels police are asking for help in finding a man who they said shot his wife to death then left three children in the back of an SUV.

Police investigators said around 8:20 p.m. on Oct. 12, 35-year-old Jerry Hermes Jr. shot 32-year-old Lisa Hermes multiple times as she sat in the driver's seat of a white 2007 Chevrolet Suburban.

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The three children are between the ages of 5 and 10. The were found to be unharmed and were taken to a safe location by responding officers, a New Braunfels police spokesman said. The identities of the children are not being released.

Jerry Hermes is being sought by New Braunfels police on a charge of murder. Police investigators said he may be driving a blue 1997 Ford F-150 Extended Cab pickup truck bearing Texas license plate DJG-3744, with a grill guard bumper on the front. The truck is also missing the right rear tail lamp.

Comal County Crime Stoppers and Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,000 cash reward for information that leads to Hermes' arrest and conviction. Call the Comal County Crime Stoppers or the Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers tipline 24 hours a day. All calls are confidential and will remain anonymous.