Charges Filed in Male's Death at 3007 Shady Park

September 29, 2009 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the death of a male at 3007 Shady Park about 1:50 p.m. on September 6.

The suspect, Dionicio Talavera Guzman (H/m, DOB: 7-14-82), is charged with aggravated assault with serious bodily injury in the 248th State District Court. He is accused in the death of Artemio Talavera, 29, of the above address. Mr. Talavera suffered head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Sergeant A. Semmelrock and Officer J. Rodriguez reported:

Mr. Talavera was involved in a fight at another location, during which he received a blow to his head. After returning to his home, Talavera began vomiting and fell to the floor where he died.

Further investigation and witness statements identified Guzman as a suspect in this case and on Monday (Sept. 28), he was taken into custody without incident.

Update: VHS/JKS 9-29-09
KJS/JFC 9-8-09
Inc. #130928509

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