POLICE Department

Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Shooting at 6604 Madrid


August 8, 2016 - Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 6604 Madrid at 8:15 p.m. on July 31.

The suspect, Demarcus West (b/m, 22), is charged with murder in the 176th State District Court.  A photo of West is attached to this news release.

West is accused in the killing of Anthony Thomas, 31. 

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant N. Ruland and Officer N. Sharp reported:

An altercation occurred between Mr. Thomas and an unknown suspect, during which the suspect produced a gun and shot Thomas multiple times.  The suspect then fled the scene.

Further investigation identified the suspect as West and, on August 5th, West was arrested without incident.

 
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suspect Demarcus West

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