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Suspect charged with shooting, injuring man in northwest Houston

Suspect tried to shoot juvenile, but gun malfunctioned, police say

Erick Andrew Cortez (Houston Police Department)

Houston – A suspect who police said shot a 64-year-old man and attempted to shoot a juvenile in northwest Houston has been arrested.

Erick Andrew Cortez, 27, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, deadly conduct, and felon in possession of a firearm.

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The shooting happened just before noon in the 3000 block of Caplin St. on Mar. 12.

Houston police responded and learned Cortez came to the location and shot a man multiple times. Police said Cortez also attempted to shoot a juvenile, but the weapon malfunctioned. Cortez fled the scene on foot while firing into the air.

The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Further investigation and tips from the public led to more information about Cortez’s whereabouts. He was arrested on Tuesday without incident by members of the HPD North Patrol Division Warrant Execution Team and transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center.

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About the Author

Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.

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