Garland police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred outside a business early Saturday morning. The suspect, identified as Ezequiel Hernandez, faces a murder charge.
Shooting Incident Details
Officers responded to the 500 block of West Oates Road around 2 a.m. on Saturday after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a man who had sustained a gunshot wound. Garland Fire Department paramedics were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead. The victim's identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigation Findings
According to investigators, Hernandez and the victim were involved in an argument inside the business earlier in the evening. Authorities believe that after the business closed, Hernandez shot the victim in the parking lot and then fled the scene in a white Ford F-250 truck. The motive for the initial argument remains unclear.
Suspect Apprehended
Hernandez was located at a residence in Mesquite, in the 1300 block of Summit Street, where he was taken into custody. He is currently being held at the Garland Detention Center. Bond has not yet been set. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with information provided by the Garland Police Department.
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