By Fox23.com News Staff
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — The Muskogee Police Department is searching for a homicide suspect after a shooting on Saturday morning left a man dead.
Police said around 4 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired near East Side Boulevard and Gibson Street.
Officers found a man in the front yard with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene by medical personnel.
During the investigation, officers determined a fight took place inside the house between the victim and another person.
Police said the suspect left the scene following the fight, then returned a short time later and shot the victim, who was outside with several other people.
The suspect left the scene before offices arrived.
Police identified the victim as 38-year-old Elio Hernandez.
“Elio was a loving, kind, and hardworking person whose life was taken too soon due to a violent incident in Oklahoma,” reads the GoFundMe. “His passing has left our family and friends heartbroken. During this incredibly difficult time, our brother is doing everything possible o give him a proper farewell.”
If you’re interested in helping the family, you can find the link to donate here.
The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Jesus Garcia. He is considered armed and dangerous. Investigators are actively trying to find him.
Anyone with information on Garcia’s location is asked to call 911 immediately and to not approach him.
Police said the incident remains under investigation.
