Carlos Antonio Garcia-Cerna, a 30-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on January 22, 2017, in Manvel, Texas. The incident occurred at the 200 block of Oak Shore Drive, where a shooting spree resulted in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to two others. The victims included Garcia-Cerna, Alexy R. Garcia , and Muhammad Hasan Nawazkhan , who died from gunshot wounds. Lesly Paredes and Maria Paredes-Paz were critically injured but survived.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was a result of a marital dispute. Muhammad Hasan Nawazkhan, who was having marital problems, shot his wife, Lesly Paredes, in the head before turning the gun on himself and others in the house. The incident began around 1:30 a.m. when Nawazkhan called 911 to report that he had shot his wife. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Nawazkhan dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, along with the bodies of Garcia-Cerna and Garcia.
The surviving victims, Lesly Paredes and Maria Paredes-Paz, were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Lesly Paredes was in critical condition and required immediate medical attention, while Maria Paredes-Paz sustained a non-life-threatening injury. The incident shook the quiet neighborhood, with neighbors recounting hearing multiple gunshots during the early morning hours.
Authorities concluded that the tragic event was a murder-suicide, with Nawazkhan being the sole suspect. The investigation did not uncover any additional suspects or ongoing litigations related to the deaths. The community mourned the loss of the victims, remembering them as passionate and loving individuals who left a lasting impact on their families and friends.
The case remains a somber reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic disputes and the importance of seeking help in times of crisis.
