POLICE Department

Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 9913 Aldine Westfield Road

April 29, 2019 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 9913 Aldine Westfield Road about 3:35 p.m. on Sunday (April 28).  

The suspect, Oscar Ochoa )H/m, 27), is charged with murder in the 338th State District Court.  He is accused in the death of Alfredo Garnica, 39.  

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

HPD Homicide Division Detectives C. Sharp and D. Nabors reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found Mr. Garnica inside his residence, deceased from a gunshot wound. 

Further investigation and witness statements identified Ochoa as the suspect and his possible location.  Officers searched the area and located Ochoa at a nearby residence in the 2000 block of Trenton and took him into custody without incident.  He was subsequently charged for his role in Garnica's death. 


suspect Oscar Ochoa
suspect JOscar Ochoa
VHS/JFC 4-29-19
Inc. #053296719

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