A Central El Paso neighborhood near Memorial Park turned into a crime scene last week after gunfire struck a home on the 2700 block of Silver Avenue, leaving a window riddled with bullet holes but no injuries, according to police. Six days later, officers arrested 18-year-old Abraham Emilio Carmona in connection with the shooting.
Carmona was booked into the El Paso County Downtown Jail and is charged with deadly conduct for discharging a firearm and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. Authorities set his total bond at $270,000 and say the case remains under investigation.
Bodycam shows damage, origin of fire unclear
Body-worn camera video posted by the El Paso Police Department shows officers arriving at the Silver Avenue home and a window pocked with what appear to be bullet strikes, as reported by KFOX14/CBS4. The station notes it is not clear whether the shots came from inside or outside the residence, and police did not report any injuries.
Booking, charges and bond
Jail records show Carmona was booked into the El Paso County Downtown Jail on Thursday, six days after the shooting, and faces counts of deadly conduct (discharge of a firearm) and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, according to KVIA. The outlet reports his total bond was set at $270,000 and notes the evading charge lists an offense date of Wednesday.
What the charges could mean
Under Texas law, “deadly conduct” is generally a Class A misdemeanor but becomes a third-degree felony if a firearm is knowingly discharged at a building or habitation, per Texas Penal Code §22.05. Evading arrest or detention while using a vehicle can bring enhanced felony penalties under Texas Penal Code §38.04.
Investigation ongoing
El Paso police have not released additional details about Carmona’s arrest or the social-media post, and investigators say they are still following leads, KFOX14/CBS4 reports. Court records and a prosecutor’s review will determine whether any further charges are filed.
