By FOX23.com News Staff
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — Muskogee Police say a suspect has been arrested in Texas in connection with a fatal shooting last month.
Police said around 4 a.m. on March 28, 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. The victim, who was identified as 38-year-old Elio Hernandez, was pronounced dead on the scene by medical personnel.
During the investigation, officers determined a fight had taken 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, who was later identified as 42-year-old Jesus Garcia, left the scene before officers arrived.
On Thursday, Muskogee Police announced that Garcia was taken into custody by a law enforcement agency near Del Rio, Texas.
Elio’s family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs.
“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 to give him a proper farewell.”
If you’re interested in helping the family, you can find the link to donate here.
Muskogee Police said this homicide still remains an active and ongoing investigation. FOX23 will continue to provide updates as they become available.
