March 3, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 12098 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) service road about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday (March 2).

The victim, Marco Garcia, 25, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers F. Lee Jr. and B. Godoy reported:

Mr. Garcia and his girlfriend were inside a bar at the above address when an argument involving three unknown males and their friend became physical.  When Garcia tried to intervene, the suspects turned their attention to him and his pregnant girlfriend. 

While in the parking lot, Garcia and his girlfriend got into their vehicle and attempted to leave the area when they were shot at by a suspect armed with a rifle.  The suspect fired multiple shots, striking Garcia in the neck, back and head.  Paramedics transported Garcia and his girlfriend to a hospital.  The girlfriend was not struck by the gunfire.

The unknown suspect(s) were seen in a maroon Ford F-150 pickup truck.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



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