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Hays County officials arrest person of interest in connection with Buda shooting

Omar Guadalupe Galvan-Ochoa has been charged with first-degree murder.

BUDA, Texas — New details have emerged regarding a homicide in Buda early Thursday morning, with the Hays County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) confirming that they have a person of interest in custody. 

Officials with the HCSO announced on Friday that they have arrested 27-year-old Omar Guadalupe Galvan-Ochoa, who they believe is responsible for shooting a man at a Buda gas station. Investigators say the shooting happened after a chase through town, which triggered a "shelter in place" warning.

Galvan-Ochoa has been charged with first-degree murder and evading arrest with a vehicle. The HCSO said Galvan-Ochoa may also face additional charges as the investigation progresses.

According to the HCSO, just after midnight on Thursday, Sept. 7, deputies responded to the Insta-Fuel Travel Center, located at 16649 Interstate 35 in Buda, for a report of an unconscious man near the gas pumps.

Deputies who arrived on the scene found a man with gunshot wounds and immediately notified Hays County/San Marcos EMS. Medics responded, but the man was pronounced dead by a Hays County justice of the peace.

Detectives responded to the scene and identified the suspect's vehicle as a dark-colored, four-door Chevrolet pickup truck with damage to the front passenger side bumper. The truck has chrome door handles and black rims with chrome center caps.

Credit: Hays County Sheriff's Office
Photo courtesy of the Hays County Sheriff's Office.

According to the HCSO, the truck was last seen leaving the area, traveling northbound on the I-35 service road.

The HCSO said the gas station's surveillance cameras captured the incident and portions of the video will be released. 

A bond has not yet been set for Galvan-Ochoa.

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