March 15, 2022 - Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 6301 West Bellfort Street about 1 p.m. on March 9.

The suspect, Alma Nely Rico, 25, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 230th State District Court.  Photos of Rico and the vehicle she is believed to be driving are attached to this news release.

The victim is identified as Cristino Resendiz Garcia, 23.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant T. Hollohazy and Detective J. Jorsch reported:

Officers were dispatched to a shooting call at the apartment complex at the above address and located Mr. Garcia on a second floor landing of a building.  Garcia was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced deceased.  

Further investigation identified Rico as the suspect in the shooting.  She fled the scene in a dark blue or black BMW 325i with Texas license plates CL7-M877.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Alma Rico is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.



Alma Nely Rico (WANTED)

Wanted Vehicle

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