Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in an assault and shooting investigation at 7400 Moline Street about 6:45 p.m. on September 6.
The suspect, Mario Lopez (H/m, 22), is charged with assault of a pregnant person in the 176th State District Court. A booking photo of Lopez is not available for release at this time.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officer A. Barker reported:
A pregnant female, 21, and her common-law husband (Lopez) were arguing when he began to physically strike her multiple times. During the incident, Lopez dropped a gun as he was leaving. The female stated that she picked up the gun to put it away and accidentally pulled the trigger and shot Lopez.
Lopez sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital in stable condition and later released. His wife was also treated and released from a hospital.
Further investigation led to charges being filed against Lopez and he was taken into custody without incident last Friday (Sept. 13).
Update: JFC/VHS 9-16-19
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