Baytown man, 64, charged with murder of 45-year-old Rocky Modica
Joel Garza Garza, 64, of Baytown was charged with murder in the homicide of Rocky Modica, 45, of Baytown. The Harris County District Attorney's Office accepted the murder charge on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. According to preliminary information, the two men knew each other and were involved in an argument in the 1500 block of South Pruett Street on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, when one male allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot the other.
- When it happened
- Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
- Where
- Baytown, 1500 block of South Pruett Street, near West Nazro and West Main Street
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 27, 2026 at 12:00 am
- Confirmed by
- the original record or a trusted outlet
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
The facts
- The Baytown Police Department investigated a homicide in the 1500 block of South Pruett Street on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.[1]
- The victim was identified as 45-year-old Rocky Modica of Baytown.[1]
- Two males who knew each other were involved in an argument during which one male allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot the other.[1]
- The Harris County District Attorney's Office accepted a murder charge against Joel Garza Garza, 64, of Baytown on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.[1]
Sources
- Official record Baytown Homicide Suspect Charged with Murder; Victim Identified City of Baytown · Oct 27, 2026
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