Garland Teen Charged With Manslaughter In Shooting Death Of Friend On Porch
Garland Police said two 15-year-old friends were playing with a gun on a porch when one accidentally shot the other.
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Garland Police said two 15-year-old friends were playing with a gun on a porch when one accidentally shot the other.
Hoping for the public's help, Garland Police reminded North Texans there is a $10,000 reward for information about the boy accused of killing three teenagers inside a Garland gas station on the day after Christmas.
Police said it's not yet clear if the shooting was accidental or intentional or which of the boys pulled the trigger.
An attorney for a man accused of driving his son to a Garland gas station where the 14-year-old is accused of fatally shooting three teens and wounding a fourth says the father didn't know his son had a gun.
Police describe Acosta as a light-skinned Hispanic boy with dark hair, brown eyes, approximately 5' 05" and weighing around 125 pounds.
Garland Police said, Richard Acosta, who turned himself in on Tuesday, is the father of the suspected shooter, Abel Acosta.
Richard Acosta Jr., 33, of Garland is charged with "capital murder - multiple persons." The 14-year-old arrested Monday has been released to his family.
The suspect fired at least 20 rounds said Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan.
Police in Garland have been working around the clock to track down the gunman responsible for a weekend triple murder in the city.
Garland Police said Sunday night that they were responding to a shooting at a convenience store in the 700 block of W. Walnut St.
Earlier today, Garland Police arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of killing a 22-year-old woman last night.
The 16-year-old boy is charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Garland Police have located and arrested Aaron Quiroz, the man accused of shooting at officers.
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They managed to get him out moments before the vehicle was engulfed, police said.
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Garland police are investigating a triple murder. Officers were called to the scene at the Orchard Hills Apartments around 11:00 p.m.
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"I offered him a chance to apologize, and he declined to do that," said Allred.
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"I offered him a chance to apologize, and he declined to do that," said Allred.
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