POLICE Department
Suspect Arrested, Charged in Shooting at 10241 Azalea Village
June 25, 2021 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the shooting of a man at 10241 Azalea Village about 1:25 p.m. on Thursday (June 24).
The suspect, Raymond Gilder (b/m, 44), is charged with aggravated assault of a family member and felon in possession of a weapon in the 230th State District Court. He is accused in the shooting of his father-in-law, Charles Payne, 61, who was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
A booking photo of Gilder is attached to this news release.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officer G. Sanchez reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found a male, Mr. Payne, with multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported Payne to the hospital. While at the hospital, Payne told officers he had been shot by his son-in-law. As officers were still on scene, Gilder returned to the location. Officers took him into custody and recovered a pistol. Gilder was transported to an area hospital for a medical episode. He was treated and released.
Gilder was then booked into the Joint Processing Center without further incident and subsequently charged for his role in the shooting.
Raymond Gilder
VHS/JFC 6-25-21 Inc. #085041721
For additional information, please contact the HPD Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200.