Cloverleaf shooting: Suspect arrested for deadly shooting at Houston convenience store, sheriff says
Houston crime: Man wanted in connection to man's death after convenience store shooting
*NOTE: This video was uploaded in Jan 2025* David Rocha, 30, is charged and wanted for the shooting death of Carlos Castillo on Wednesday night
A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a convenience store in Houston's Cloverleaf area, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
David Rocha arrested
What we know:
Sheriff Gonzalez says 30-year-old David Rocha was arrested on Wednesday and has been booked into the Harris County Jail.
Rocha has been wanted by Harris County deputies since January 31. He is suspected of shooting and killing 42-year-old Carlos Castillo on Jan. 29 at J's Mini Mart on Corpus Christi Street.
Rocha has been charged with Murder and Felon in Possession of a Weapon, according to Sheriff Gonzalez.
What we don't know:
There is no information on where or how David Rocha was found.
Mini Mart shooting
The backstory:
Deputies responded to a call in progress at J's Mini Mart on January 29.
According to the sheriff, one customer had shot another during an altercation at the store. The victim, later identified as Castillo, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Castillo's family said they learned about Rocha because he was allegedly posting about the crime on social media.
Castillo leaves behind seven children. His family described him as a loving and selfless man. His family is now raising funds for his funeral expenses.
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The Source: This information was provided by an X post from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. This article also includes a previous FOX 26 report.