An adult female, aged 24, is expected to pull through after being shot at an apartment complex on Ella Boulevard. Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputies rushed to the scene, responding to a grave domestic violence situation. The woman, who suffered gunshot wounds, was swiftly transported to a local hospital and is currently in fair condition, officials said.
The alleged assailant, identified as Quandarrius D. Gardner, born June 4, 1998, fled the scene following the shooting. In a revelation of a continuing pattern of violence, authorities state that Gardner is wanted on three open warrants for previous aggravated assault incidents against the same victim. He will now face charges of Aggravated Assault-Family/deadly weapon stemming from the latest attack, according to the Sheriff's Office. "Good work by our team," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated.
Update: the victim (24) is expected to survive her injuries. The suspect, Quandarrius D. Gardner (6-4-98) will be charged with Aggravated Assault-Family/deadly weapon. It appears that Gardner has 3 open warrants for previous Aggravated Assault incidents against the victim. https://t.co/qTZ3ESlkx2
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 11, 2024
The shooting, which took place at 16755 Ella Blvd, is yet another instance highlighting the perilous realities of domestic violence. With the victim showing resilience and expected to survive, this incident brings to light the urgent need for vigilance and swift action in matters of intimate partner violence.
The investigation remains ongoing as details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting continue to emerge. Meanwhile, law enforcement is on an active hunt for Gardner, whose past conduct suggests a dangerous pattern that poses a serious threat to the victim's safety. The Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information on Gardner's whereabouts to come forward.
