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Police Arrest 4 Teens Over Park Shootout that Left 2 Injured

Police Arrest 4 Teens Over Shootout that Left 2 Injured
Police vehicles with overhead emergency lights on. | Image by Matt Gush

The Garland Police Department has arrested four teenagers in connection to a shootout at a local park last month.   

According to Garland police, two groups, a total of sixteen people, allegedly gathered to fight in Armstrong Park on January 10.

A 16-year-old and an 18-year-old were hit in the gunfire that ensued, according to FOX 4 News. However, the two teenagers’ injuries were not life-threatening.

A resident near the park caught part of the gunfight on their security camera.

Garland Police revealed that they have arrested four suspects, accused of being among those shooting at each other during the gunfight.

One of the suspects, a 16-year-old whose identity has not been released, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Garland Police identified the three other suspects as Hiram Cruz, Christopher Mauricio, and Joey Rosas, all three of whom are 17 years old. The three face a variety of weapons charges.

Police revealed that they seized both guns and drugs in their investigation.

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