HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Authorities are searching for 21-year-old Angel Gomez Montanez, who is wanted for the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Rodriguez Lara following a deadly shooting Thursday night in north Harris County.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:11 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 17000 block of Butte Creek Road, near Kuykendahl Road and FM 1960. When deputies arrived, they discovered Rodriguez Lara lying unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. EMS was called to the scene and pronounced the young man dead shortly after arrival.
According to investigators, the shooting was the result of an argument between the two men over rent. What began as a verbal dispute escalated quickly, ending in gunfire that left one man dead and another on the run. Detectives have since identified Montanez as the suspect and say he fled the scene immediately after the shooting. A murder charge has been filed, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to help locate Montanez. He is considered armed and dangerous, and authorities advise against approaching him. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit at (713) 274-9100 or to call Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477). Tips can be made anonymously and may help bring justice to Rodriguez Lara’s grieving family.
The tragic death of Christopher Rodriguez Lara has shaken the community. Friends and neighbors describe him as a kind young man with a bright future. His life was cut short in an instant, and now his loved ones are left mourning while authorities work to track down the suspect.
As the investigation continues, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is committed to finding answers and ensuring accountability. Officials stress the importance of community cooperation in solving violent crimes and preventing further bloodshed. More updates will be released as new information becomes available and efforts to locate Angel Gomez Montanez intensify.