The Garland Police Department responded to two gunshot wound calls Dec. 10, just before 6:30 p.m. The calls were minutes apart, one from at a residence in the 500 block of Hillcrest Drive and the second at an apartment complex in the 100 block of South Jupiter Road.
A male subject was located at the residence on Hillcrest and was transported to a local hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. A second male subject was located at the apartment community who was also transported to a local hospital but was later pronounced deceased.
Garland Police Department detectives responded and are investigating the death as a murder. It is believed both subjects were shot at the apartment complex off of South Jupiter Road.
The male who was pronounced deceased has been identified as 51-year-old Leonardo Rodriguez, a Garland resident.
Update:
David Alexis Cardiel, 18, has been arrested and is charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon and Tampering with Evidence. Detectives are looking at Cardiel as possibly being involved in the shooting.
The murder investigation remains ongoing and detectives are asking for the public’s assistance. If anyone has information regarding the murder of Leonardo Rodriguez they are encouraged to contact the Garland Police Department at 972-485-4840.
Callers may also remain anonymous by calling Garland Crime Stoppers at 972-272-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.garlandcrimestoppers.org.
A reward of up to $5,000.00 is being offered for any information leading to an arrest.