March 29, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 8000 West Tidwell Road about 9 p.m. on Sunday (March 28).  

The victim, Rene Garza, 30, was transported to an area hospital in an unknown condition.  

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detectives C. Bowling and A. Ferrell reported: 

Mr. Garza was seen under the apparent influence of an unknown substance, crawling in the roadway, and charging at vehicles near the above address.  A dark sedan of unknown make or model then approached the intersection from Wyandott Street.  As Garza aggressively approached the vehicle, the passenger door opened and an unknown suspect inside fired at Garza, striking him in the legs.  The sedan then fled the scene in an unknown direction.  

Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported Garza to the hospital.  

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.  




VHS/KJS  3-29-21
Inc. #041049921