Houston police have arrested Armando Ruiz Diaz , 47, in connection with the fatal shooting of Edward Jimenez , 45, at a gas station located at 11211 Almeda Genoa Road. Ruiz Diaz has been charged with murder in the 248th State District Court.
The incident occurred around 8:55 a.m. on Thursday, December 5. HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call after Jimenez arrived at the gas station and informed an employee he had been shot. Officers rendered medical aid until Houston Fire Department paramedics transported Jimenez to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators determined Jimenez had been shot while in his vehicle, which showed evidence of multiple bullet strikes. Following their investigation, police identified Ruiz Diaz as the suspect and arrested him on Friday, December 13. He is currently in custody at the Harris County Jail.