Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 12300 Aldine Westfield Road about 7:10 p.m. on May 14.
The suspect, Martin Vela (H/m, 26), is charged with murder in the 180th State District Court. He is not in custody. A previous booking photo of Vela is attached to this news release.
The victim, Arnoldo Moreno, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives T. Fay and T. Terry reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at Keith-Weiss Park at the above address and found Mr. Moreno deceased next to a pickup truck. Witnesses reported the shooter fled on foot into the nearby park woods.
Further information led to the identification of Vela as a suspect in this case and, on Tuesday (May 21), he was charged with murder. He remains wanted at this time.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Vela or on this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Martin Vela
UPDATE #2: KJS/JFC 5-22-19
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