POLICE Department

Suspect Charged, Wanted in Fatal Shooting at 10235 Grove Glen Drive

August 21, 2023 - Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 10235 Grove Glen Drive about 6:35 a.m. last Friday (August 18).

The suspect, Rafael Antonio Hernandez Gonzalez, 42, is charged with murder in the 176th State District Court. A February 2020 booking photo of Hernandez Gonzalez, who is not in custody, is attached to this news release.

He is accused in the death of Josue Geovanni Argueta Giron, 45,.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Brooks and Detective C. Flora reported:

Mr. Argueta Giron was in the garage of his residence, loading tools into his SUV and preparing to go to work when he was shot multiple times. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

At that time, the suspect was described only as a Hispanic male, possibly driving a dark-colored SUV.

Further investigation identified Hernandez Gonzalez as the suspect in this case. Hernandez Gonzalez was the victim's employee and they knew each other for many years. The Harris County District Attorney's Office was contacted and a murder warrant was filed. Hernandez Gonzalez remains at-large.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Rafael Antonio Hernandez Gonzalez is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

suspect Rafael Antonio Hernandez Gonzalez (February 2020)
suspect Rafael Antonio Hernandez Gonzalez (February 2020)

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For additional information, please contact the HPD Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200.