Noah Christopher Hansen, a 20-year-old male from Garland, Texas, tragically lost his life on May 21, 2020. Hansen was fatally shot following an argument over drugs. The incident occurred near a convenience store on Kingsley Road in Garland. Hansen was inside a vehicle with two other individuals when the suspect, later identified as 25-year-old Juan Daniel Yepez, opened fire.
Hansen was hit by at least one bullet and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Shortly after the shooting, police located Yepez and a rifle near the 3000 block of Lamesa Drive. During his arrest, Yepez became combative and attempted to take an officer's gun. He was subsequently charged with murder and attempting to take a weapon from a police officer. Yepez was booked into the Garland Detention Center.
The investigation revealed that Hansen, Yepez, and two females were all inside the same vehicle at one point. The argument that led to the shooting was over drugs. The women in the vehicle were not injured during the incident.
The loss of Noah Christopher Hansen has deeply affected his family and friends. Hansen is remembered as a kind and loving individual who was well-liked by those who knew him. His family has expressed profound grief and pain over his untimely death.
The case against Juan Daniel Yepez is ongoing, and he remains in custody awaiting further legal proceedings.
