POLICE Department

Suspect Arrested, Charged in Shooting at 1607 Terry Street

September 26, 2019 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a shooting at 1607 Terry Street about 10 p.m. on Tuesday (September 24).  

The suspect,  Martin Wayne Garcia (H/m, 31) was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.  He is charged with burglary of a habitation in the 182nd State District Court. 

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

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers B. Naughton and R. Naughton reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at a residence at the above address and learned the victim and Garcia had been in a dating relationship that recently ended.  When Garcia attempted to break in to the victim's home through a bedroom window, the victim shot him once in the chest.  Paramedics transported Garcia to the hospital.  

He was subsequently charged for his role in the incident.  

Martin Wayne Garcia
Martin Wayne Garcia



VHS/JFC  9-26-19
Inc. #125216619

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