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Kemah Police Arrest Man Accused of Firing Gunshots Into the Air

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Tony Webster

KEMAH — A 30-year-old man was arrested Monday evening after reportedly firing multiple rounds into the air in the 600 block of Sixth Street, according to Kemah Police Chief Raymond Garivey.

The incident was reported around 6:05 p.m. Monday. The suspect was last seen running toward the Kemah Boardwalk, where officers located a vehicle associated with him in a parking garage. Officers also recovered a firearm and the shirt the suspect was reportedly wearing.

Juan Garza, 32; Credit: Kemah Police

Police searched the area and found the suspect inside the Boardwalk Inn. He was identified as Juan Garza, 30, and taken into custody without incident.

Garivey said witnesses who remained at the scene positively identified Garza. The reason for the reported gunfire remains unknown.

Garza’s bond was set at $25,000. Police said the suspect was charged with Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon .

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