December 12, 2022 - Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 8695 Mesa Drive about 6:10 p.m. on December 8.

The suspect, Miguel Angel Gomez, 49, is charged with murder in the 482nd State District Court. A photo of Gomez, who is not in custody at this time, is attached to this news release.

The identity of the victim, 35, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant N. Lazo and Detective A. Herrera reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found an unresponsive male in the parking lot. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the male deceased.

A preliminary investigation indicated the victim had an altercation with a suspect(s) outside of a business, which led to the shooting.

Further investigation identified Gomez as the suspect in this case. The Harris County District Attorney's Office was contacted and, last Friday (December 9), a murder warrant was filed. Gomez remains at large.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Miguel Angel Gomez or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.