POLICE Department

Suspects Arrested, Charged in Stabbing Incident at 1708 Gentry

November 28, 2018 - Charges have been filed against two suspects arrested in the stabbing of a man at 1708 Gentry Street #A about 6:15 p.m. on Monday (November 26).

The first suspect, Gloria Garza (H/f, 22), is charged with aggravated assault of a family member in the 351st State District Court.  The second suspect, Angel Puente (H/m, 38), is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 351st State District Court.  Photos of both suspects are attached to this news release.

The victim, George Rios, 35, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives J. Roberts, A. Hernandez and Officer J. Cimeni reported:

The victim, Mr. Rios, is suspect Garza's ex-boyfriend.  An argument over child custody escalated into a physical altercation during which both suspects stabbed Rios multiple times. 

Rios was transported to the hospital by Houston Fire Department paramedics and both suspects were arrested and charged in this incident.


Gloria Garza

Gloria Garza

Angel Puente
Angel Puente


KJS/VHS  11-28-18
Inc. #149392818

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