Charles Galloway, a 47-year-old white male, was a Harris County Precinct 5 Deputy Constable who tragically lost his life on January 23, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Galloway was conducting a traffic stop in the 9100 block of Beechnut Street when he was ambushed and shot multiple times by the driver of the vehicle he had pulled over. The suspect, identified as 51-year-old Oscar Rosales, exited his car and fired repeatedly at Galloway's patrol car, resulting in Galloway's death at the scene.
The medical examiner confirmed that Galloway died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Oscar Rosales, a 51-year-old male, was arrested in Ciudad de Acuña, Mexico, after a nationwide manhunt. Rosales, who had been a fugitive for 25 years, was charged with capital murder in connection with Galloway's death. He had previously been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in 1995 but had absconded from parole and had been wanted ever since. Rosales is also reportedly wanted for murder in El Salvador. In addition to Rosales, several individuals were charged with aiding him in his attempt to evade capture. These individuals included Reina Pereira-Marquez, Rosales' common-law wife, and Henri Mauricio Pereira-Marquez, his brother-in-law. They were accused of tampering with evidence and attempting to cover up Rosales' involvement in the case.
The investigation into Galloway's murder revealed that Rosales had used multiple identities over the years, complicating efforts to track him down. The Harris County District Attorney's Office is considering seeking the death penalty for Rosales' capital murder charge, but the investigation is ongoing and could take years to complete. The case has garnered significant attention and has highlighted the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty. Galloway, who had served with the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office for over 12 years, was remembered as a dedicated officer who mentored younger deputies and was deeply loved by his colleagues and community.
