POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 621 Boyle Street

December 14, 2020 - Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 621 Boyle Street about 5:45 p.m. on Saturday (December 12).

The suspect, Gilbert Valenzuela (H/m, 31) is charged with murder and felon in possession of a weapon in the 176th State District Court .  A previous photo of Valenzuela is attached to this news release.

The victim, Teodoro Guardiola, 62, was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Watson and Detective K. Collier reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a reported shooting at the above address.  Upon arrival, they learned Mr. Guardiola had suffered a gunshot wound and had been transported to an area hospital.

Witnesses identified Valenzuela as the suspect in this case.  Valenzuela, who is Guardiola's step-son, had fled the scene and remains at large.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Valenzuela or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Gilbert Valenzuela (2017)
Gilbert Valenzuela (2017)

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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.