Breaking News: Arrest Made in 3-Year-Old Homicide Case
After three years of investigating a homicide where a 34-year-old man was found dead inside an Arlington apartment, a man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting, authorities said Thursday.
Arlington police arrested 39-year-old Jason Reyes on a capital murder charge on Oct. 30, according to a news release from the department.
Reyes is currently being held at the Tarrant County Jail as of Thursday in lieu of $250,000 bail, according to jail records.
Reyes is accused of fatally shooting Alphonso Lewis Jr., 34, who was found dead on Dec. 10, 2021.
The Incident
On the day of the shooting, officers responded to an apartment complex in the 6300 block of Rivertrail Circle about 4:59 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Inside an apartment, they found Lewis lying unresponsive in the kitchen with a gunshot wound to the head, police said. He died at the scene.
Evidence police said was found in the apartment suggested that Lewis and his suspected killer had engaged in “high-risk drug activity” at the time of the shooting.
Investigation and Arrest
Police said surveillance footage recovered by detectives shows a masked individual wearing gloves leaving the apartment complex shortly after the shooting.
In 2022, police said the department shared an image of the suspect to the public, which led to investigators receiving a tip that the individual looked similar to Reyes.
Detectives later learned through investigations that Reyes had previously sold drugs to Lewis, according to police.
Investigators believe that Reyes was there the night of the shooting and took Lewis’ phone, police said. Reyes’ phone “pinged” near the scene before the shooting. Following the shooting, police said both men’s phones pinged in the same locations across Arlington.
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Conclusion
The arrest of Jason Reyes brings closure to the family and friends of Alphonso Lewis Jr., who was tragically killed in 2021. The investigation and arrest demonstrate the dedication and hard work of the Arlington police department in solving crimes and bringing justice to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who was arrested in connection with the homicide?
A: Jason Reyes, 39, was arrested on a capital murder charge.
Q: What was the cause of death of the victim?
A: The victim, Alphonso Lewis Jr., 34, died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Q: How did the police identify the suspect?
A: The police identified the suspect through surveillance footage, tips from the public, and investigation into the victim’s and suspect’s phone records.
Q: What is the current status of the suspect?
A: The suspect, Jason Reyes, is currently being held at the Tarrant County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bail.
