Harris County crime: Man found dead after fight on Freeport Street, suspect charged with murder

Man beaten to death in East Harris County

**PREVIOUS REPORT**: An investigation is underway after a man was found beaten to death in East Harris County on Wednesday evening, according to officials. 

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A suspect is facing murder charges after a man was found beaten to death in Harris County, authorities said. 

Authorities said 30-year-old Florentino Ipina has been charged with murder in connection with the incident. 

Physical fight ends with death

What we know:

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the deputies found the man, later identified as 44-year-old Oscar Garcia, near the intersection of Freeport Street and Renault.

Sergeant Pinkins gave more details at the scene and stated officials were called around 7:30 p.m. to the area for an unknown medical emergency.

Gonzalez said when deputies arrived, they found that Garcia appeared to be beaten. Lifesaving measures were attempted until emergency medical personnel got to the scene and pronounced Garcia dead at the scene.

According to Sgt. Pinkins, Ipina came back to the scene and told authorities he had been involved in a fight with the victim. A witness reportedly said they witnessed the altercation.

Florentino Ipina

Ipina was detained at the scene and later charged. 

Ipina has been booked into the Harris County Jail. 

What we don't know:

At this time, authorities say they are unsure if the victim's injuries were consistent with a stab or gunshot wound.

It's unclear what led up to the incident occurring.