Houston police are investigating the assault of a man at 4705 Texas Avenue about 9 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 22).
The victim, Roberto Guajardo, 63, was transported to an area hospital in serious condition.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers C. Bowling and L. Kauffman reported:
Mr. Guajardo and a male known only as “Chava” are living at the above address, a dilapidated site currently under construction. A witness stated that “Chava” knocked Guajardo to the ground and then struck him in the face with a hammer. The suspect (“Chava”) left the scene before officers arrived. Paramedics transported Guajardo to the hospital.
Anyone with information in this case or on the identity of “Chava” is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
JFC/KJS 2-23-21
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