Louisville, Ky. – Carlos Garcia-Romero, 28, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly shooting his girlfriend’s ex-husband during a coincidental encounter at a restaurant in Louisville. Garcia-Romero was taken into custody over the weekend and faces charges including two counts of second-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment, and more.
Incident Details
On Sunday evening, the Louisville Metro Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at a restaurant located in the 5200 block of New Cut Road, near Iroquois Park. Upon arrival, first responders found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his left leg. Emergency personnel transported the victim to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment.
At the hospital, the victim identified his assailant as Carlos Garcia and explained that Garcia-Romero was his ex-wife’s boyfriend. The victim told police that he and Garcia-Romero had coincidentally crossed paths at the restaurant before the shooting occurred.
Investigation and Alleged Confession
As investigators pieced together the details, they learned that Garcia-Romero’s girlfriend and the victim share a child together. In an interview with authorities, Garcia-Romero reportedly admitted to pointing a gun at the victim in an attempt to scare him. He claimed that the gun went off accidentally while it was aimed at the victim.
Garcia-Romero allegedly went on to tell police that after the shooting, he discarded the gun in a dumpster at a nearby gas station.
Charges and Court Appearance
In addition to two counts of second-degree assault and one count of first-degree wanton endangerment, Garcia-Romero faces charges of discharging a firearm across a public road, unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon, and first-degree fleeing or evading police.
He is currently being held at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections on a $50,000 bond. Garcia-Romero is scheduled for arraignment on August 12.
Victim’s Condition and Conclusion
Authorities confirmed that the victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening, and he has since received medical care. Garcia-Romero’s case will continue to unfold as legal proceedings begin.
