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Murder suspect in fatal weekend shooting at Groves apartment complex surrenders

The victim has been identified as Jesus Garcia, 18, of Port Arthur. Detectives say they have developments and are working all leads.

GROVES, Texas — Groves Police have confirmed to 12News that 19-year-old Vonzelle Hall, of Port Arthur, has surrendered.

Groves Police previously obtained a warrant for Hall's arrest for 1st-degree murder in the shooting death of Jesus Garcia.

The Groves Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left a teen dead early Saturday morning.

The victim has been identified as Jesus Garcia, 18, of Port Arthur, according to Groves Interim City Marshal Chris Robin.

Just before 2 a.m., Groves officers responded to the 5300 block of Gulfway Dr. after receiving reports that someone was shot near Beverly Place Apartments.

When police got there, they found Garcia suffering from a gunshot wound. 

Garcia was immediately taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

Groves police detectives are actively pursing leads, including witness accounts and surveillance videos, according to a news release from the police department.

Credit: Groves Police Dept.

Police say that further details will be released as they become available.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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