Suspect Arrested, Charged in Shooting at 5401 Rampart Street

September 9, 2024- Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the shooting of a female and a juvenile at 5401 Rampart Street about 3 a.m. on Saturday (Sept. 7).

The suspect, Eduardo Gomez, 42, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault of a family member in the 228th State District Court. A booking photo of Gomez is attached to this news release.

The victims, a female, 38, and a juvenile male, 3, were both transported to area hospitals in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Detective J. Wiltz reported:

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the above address and found the victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported them to area hospitals.

Investigators learned Gomez and the female were arguing in one of the bedrooms, when, according to Gomez, the female attempted to strike him with a knife. Gomez then pulled a gun and fired several times, striking the victim. As Gomez fired the gun, one of the bullets exited the bedroom through the wall, striking the juvenile who was sitting in the next room.

Investigators consulted the Harris County District Attorney's Office and Gomez was subsequently charged for his role in this incident. He was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail.

Eduardo Gomez

JKS/SOA 9-9-24
Inc. #126958324

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