POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 8601 Boone Road

August 22, 2019 - A suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a male that occurred at 8601 Boone Road about 12:25 p.m. on Sunday (August 4) was arrested in Grimes County.

Eric Arandas  (H/m, 29) is charged with murder in the 185th State District Court. A photo of Arandas is attached to this news release.

The identity of the male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Miller and Detective D. Stark reported:

The victim was standing outside a car storage lot at the above address when a known suspect approached his and shot him multiple times.  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Further investigation identified the suspect as Arandas and, on Saturday (August 10), he was arrested.

Eric Arandas
Eric Arandas

JKS/VHS 8-22-19
Inc. #102312719

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