Executive Summary
- La Marque police responded to a shooting call at approximately 2:45 a.m. Saturday on the 100 block of Oak.
- The victim was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
- The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival and has not yet been identified.
LA MARQUE, Texas – The La Marque Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following a shooting incident early Saturday morning that resulted in the death of one individual.
According to law enforcement authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. in the roadway on the 100 block of Oak, near the intersection of FM 1765 and Oak. Police dispatchers received a call regarding a shooting in the area, but upon the arrival of officers at the scene, the suspect had already fled the location.
First responders transported the victim to a local hospital for emergency medical attention. Officials confirmed that the victim subsequently died from his injuries. As of Saturday, the La Marque Police Department stated that they have not yet identified a suspect involved in the shooting.
Investigative Outlook
Authorities are actively seeking leads to identify the perpetrator, who remains at large. The La Marque Police Department has urged anyone with information related to this incident to contact their Criminal Investigation Division or La Marque Crime Stoppers. The investigation is ongoing as detectives work to establish a motive and locate the suspect. It is important to note that in any future criminal proceedings, all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
