HOUSTON – A 22-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting of another person in Houston’s east side on Wednesday.
Marcus Eli Garza, 22, is charged with aggravated assault of a family member and felon in possession of a weapon.
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According to HPD, patrol officers responded to a shooting call in the 9400 block of East Avenue L shortly after midnight and found Timothy Ramirez, 32, in the driveway suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
Houston Fire Department paramedics transported Ramirez to the hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.
A short time later, Garza exited the house and was arrested without incident. Police said officers recovered a gun at the scene.
Garza admitted to his involvement in the shooting and was subsequently charged, police said.