Lawmen are on the hunt for 21-year-old Juan Raymundo Nunez, who stands accused of opening fire and wounding a man during the early morning hours last Sunday in a possibly random act of violence. The incident took place at 6618 Avenue N, where the 25-year-old victim was shot around 1:10 a.m., according to the City of Houston.
Nunez is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon as per the 351st State District Court. Despite attempts to quickly apprehend the suspect, Nunez has managed to avoid capture and remains at large. Police are actively seeking information and have urged anyone with insights into Nunez's whereabouts to step forward. As part of their call to action, authorities have shared a booking photo of Nunez from his July 2022 arrest, as reported by the City of Houston.
In the chaotic aftermath of the gunshot that shattered the night's calm, officers from the Houston Police Department's Major Assaults & Family Violence Division, alongside deputy constables from Harris County Precinct 6, rapidly converged on the scene. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was found wounded and was immediately rushed to the hospital by Houston Fire Department paramedics, where he is reported to be in stable condition, as per the City of Houston.
Further digging into the circumstances around the shooting helped law enforcement to swiftly identify Nunez as the prime suspect. It didn't take long before the Harris County District Attorney's Office was consulted, and charges were brought against Nunez for his alleged role in this violent act. However, as the manhunt intensifies, Police have reiterated their appeal to the public, asking anyone who might have knowledge about the suspect's location to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or to anonymously reach out to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
