POLICE Department
Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 7900 Creekbend
June 26, 2017 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 7900 Creekbend about 1:50 p.m. last Friday (June 23).
The suspect, Juan Contreras (H/m, 31), is charged with murder in the 228th State District Court for his role in the killing of Miguel A. Marquez, 38.
A photo of suspect Contreras is attached to this news release.
HPD Homicide Division Officers G. Sullivan and D. Stark reported:
Officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found Mr. Marquez sitting inside a vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds to his chest. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Investigators learned there was a dispute between Marquez and an ex-husband of a witness that led to the shooting. Contreras was later identified and charged, and a weapon was recovered as evidence.
The suspect, Juan Contreras (H/m, 31), is charged with murder in the 228th State District Court for his role in the killing of Miguel A. Marquez, 38.
A photo of suspect Contreras is attached to this news release.
HPD Homicide Division Officers G. Sullivan and D. Stark reported:
Officers responded to a shooting call at the above address and found Mr. Marquez sitting inside a vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds to his chest. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Investigators learned there was a dispute between Marquez and an ex-husband of a witness that led to the shooting. Contreras was later identified and charged, and a weapon was recovered as evidence.
Juan Contreras
JFC/VHS 6-26-17
Inc #079406317
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
