A late spring dispute in Gardendale, Alabama, ended with the death of 25-year-old Julio Acosta Garcia. The shooting occurred on May 29, 2023, in the parking lot of a hotel on Thompson Street after an argument between two out-of-state co-workers who were staying at the hotel. According to police, the verbal altercation escalated when one man produced a firearm and shot Garcia. He was found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died of his injuries.

Gardendale Police say they launched an investigation and were able to locate and take the suspected shooter into custody shortly after the incident. Details about the suspect’s identity and the specific charges have not been widely released. The circumstances that led to the fatal argument and shooting remain under investigation.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or knew Julio Acosta Garcia and the people he was staying with, please share information with the Gardendale Police Department.