POLICE Department

Update: Suspect Charged, Wanted in Shooting at 8401 Glenscott Street

October 29 2019 - Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the shooting of a man that occurred at 8401 Glenscott about 10:35 p.m. on September 26.

The suspect, Edgar Villanueva (H/m, 44), is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 180th Stat District Court.  A photo of Villanueva is not currently available.

The victim, William Melendez, 19, was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening wounds.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives B. Salazar and A. Graf reported:

Mr. Melendez was arguing with an unknown suspect at an apartment complex and then walked into a nearby neighborhood at the above address.  A dark-colored vehicle pulled alongside him and an unknown suspect shot him.  

Further investigation led to the identification and charging of Villanueva as a suspect in this case.  

Anyone with information on Villanueva's whereabouts is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


Update: KJS/JKS 10-29-19
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.