The Guam Police Department today confirmed the Hagat shooting victim died by homicide, and was identified as 36-year-old Carl Florence Eucogco Gargarita.  Two suspects remain on the run and investigators are asking the community for help in finding them. 

20 days after a shooting took a man’s life and left a southern neighborhood shaken up, GPD declared the death to be a homicide. GPD public information officer Norman Analista says next of kin has been identified. 

KUAM broke the story that happened along Mao Drive in the Pagachao area overnight on April 3. Officers with the Hagat Precinct Command responded to a reported shooting at the GHURA housing project just before 10 that night. There, authorities found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper torso.  He was rushed to the Guam Memorial Hospital in Tamuning where he was pronounced deceased.

GPD detectives assumed control of the investigation, with a later autopsy ruling Gargarita's death to be a homicide, according to Analista. 

In a press release Wednesday, Analista says “The investigation revealed that Gargarita arrived at the residence and an altercation occurred between Gargarita and two unidentified males outside the residence. Shots were fired and the two suspects left the scene on foot. One of the suspects was reported to have entered a gray SUV, which fled the scene.” 

The two suspects are still on the run and Gpd is asking for the community’s help in locating them. 

- The first suspect is described as male, heavy-set, light complected, standing between 5'5" to 5'7", bald, and wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts

- The second suspect is described as male, thin, darker skin than the first suspect, possibly 5’7” to 5’9”, wearing a red t-shirt and brown pants

It should be noted a video posted online by the victim before his death showing him in an angry and threatening rant was widely circulated following the shooting.  Analista was unable to confirm or deny if the men mentioned in the video are persons of interest.

He said, “GPD does not have further releasable information at this time. GPD remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community and will provide updates as more information becomes available. GPD extends heartfelt condolences to the family.”

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Guam Police Department Dispatch at 671-473-3735 or 671-475-8544. 

You can also leave an anonymous tip in the Guam Crimestoppers website at www.guam.crimestoppersweb.com. You do not have to leave your name.