Investigation into Shooting at 11111 West Hardy Road

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 11111 West Hardy Road about 3:15 a.m. on Saturday (August 24).

The victim, Luis Garcia, 20, was transported to an area hospital in an unknown condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers S. Ragsdale and V. Habukiha reported:

Mr. Garcia pulled up to a gas station at the above address to make a purchase when two unknown male suspects walked up to his cousin.  They made eye contact and exchanged words.  Garcia then approached the suspects and began swinging his arms to fight.  One of the suspects pulled out a gun and fired at Garcia, striking him more than once.  The suspects then fled the scene.  Paramedics transported Garcia to the hospital.

The suspects are described only as two Hispanic males.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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