POLICE Department

Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 4920 Magnolia Cove Drive

August 1, 2022 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 4920 Magnolia Cove Drive about 9:05 p.m. on July 20.

The suspect, Marqus Page, 29, is charged with murder in the 482nd State District Court. He is accused in the death of Joseph Bernard, 29.

A booking photo of Page is attached to this news release.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Montalvo and Detective K. Amri reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex at the above address and found Mr. Bernard suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a walkway between two buildings. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
vInvestigators were advised that Bernard got into an argument with an unidentified suspect that escalated into a physical fight. The suspect produced a gun and then shot Bernard before fleeing the scene on foot.

Further investigation identified Page as the suspect. He was subsequently charged on July 22 and turned himself in last Thursday (July 28).

suspect Marqus Page
suspect Marqus Page

Update: SOA/JFC 8-1-22
SOA/VHS 7-21-22
Inc. #096473722

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