Man shot after argument escalates at birthday party in north Houston

HOUSTON – An argument at a birthday party turned violent when a man was shot in the stomach, officials said. 

According to authorities, people were gathered at a La Vista Villa apartment around 10:30 p.m Saturday located at Marable Drive and Bizerte Street for a birthday party. 

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Officials said two men got into an argument for an unknown reason and that is when one of the men pulled a gun and shot the other man in the stomach once. 

The victim, identified as 50-year-old Juan Francisco Marquez  was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in serious, but stable condition. 

Detectives said the shooter is a Hispanic man in his 20s or 30s. 

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact HPD Homicide Division or Houston Crime Stoppers.