Two Arrested After Firing Weapons Toward Homes

On April 5, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., an officer with the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 700 block of East Virginia Street in reference to shots fired.

Del Rio News Network 7 months ago 0

A news graphic featuring a police officer walking on a dirt path with two inset mugshots of suspects. The headline reads 'Two Arrested After Firing Weapons Toward Homes' with the date and details of the incident below.

On April 5, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., an officer with the Del Rio Police Department responded to the 700 block of East Virginia Street in reference to shots fired.

Promotional image for Iron Division, a locally owned business in Del Rio, showcasing three different caps. Text highlights support for law enforcement, first responders, and individuals pursuing their own goals, with purchase information provided.

Upon arrival, the officer began canvassing the area for evidence and heard multiple gunshots coming from a brush area just south of his location. The Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office was requested to assist in searching the area south of Virginia Street.

While on scene, additional shots were fired in the direction of the officer and nearby homes. Officers observed tree branches next to them being struck and damaged by gunfire. Officers immediately took cover and notified responding units of the active threat as shots continued traveling toward their position.

Additional Del Rio Police Department officers, along with U.S. Border Patrol agents, conducted a search of the Vista Hermosa area. During the search, officers located spent shell casings near the City of Del Rio Landfill, along with empty bottles and lids that appeared to have been used as targets.

While officers processed the scene, a Department of Public Safety Trooper made contact with a witness who reported seeing two individuals enter the brush area earlier, leaving their vehicle parked nearby. The vehicle registration led officers to an address in the 800 block of East Virginia Street, where contact was made with Elijah Garza and Shay Garza.

Promotional image for Epic Soccer Shop featuring soccer equipment, uniforms, and accessories, along with contact information and location details.

The investigation revealed both subjects recklessly discharged a firearm multiple times while shooting at miscellaneous targets. The subjects later became aware of the police presence and fled the area, concealing the weapon.

Officers continued their search and located the firearm in an alley in the 700 block of East Bowie Street. The weapon was recovered and entered into evidence.

Elijah Andrew Garza, 18 years of age, and Shay Levon Garza, 25 years of age, were arrested and charged with Deadly Conduct and Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence.

Both subjects were transported to the police station for processing and were later released to the custody of the GEO Correctional Facility pending magistration.