Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting at Harris County Convenience Store

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at approximately 7:55 PM, Harris County Sheriff’s Office District III deputies responded to a shooting at a convenience store located on the 14100 block of Corpus Christi Street in Cloverleaf (East Harris County).

Upon arrival, deputies found 42-year-old Carlos Castillo with a gunshot wound. He was transported to HCA Clear Lake Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Deputies spoke with the victim’s nephew, who stated that Castillo had been involved in a disturbance with a Hispanic male. The suspect, later identified as 30-year-old David Rocha, allegedly retrieved a pistol during the altercation and shot Castillo.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. Rocha was charged with Murder and Felon in Possession of a Weapon.

Authorities are asking anyone with information on Rocha’s whereabouts to contact the Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS.