Charges have been filed against a suspect in the shooting of a man at 17133 Imperial Valley Drive about 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday (July 16).
The suspect, Marty Andrew West, 39, is charged with four felonies: aggravated assault of a family member, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, burglary of a habitation and unlawful carrying of weapon with a felony conviction. The charges are filed in the 174th State District Court.
A photo of West, who is not in custody, is attached to this news release.
The victim, 19, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officer B. Padilla reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call in an apartment at a complex at the above address and found a male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics transported him to an area hospital.
Witnesses told officers the suspect, West, had forced his way into the apartment, got into a physical altercation with the victim and then shot him. The suspect also assaulted another adult male before fleeing the scene.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Marty West or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Marty Andrew West (WANTED)
SOA/JFC 7-18-24
Inc. #102361224