GARLAND, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The alleged driver of the Dodge Ram, who arrived at the scene with the shooter and was seen leaving with the shooter inside the vehicle, turned himself in to Garland Police and was arrested Monday night, Dec. 27.
The pickup has also been located.
Richard Acosta Jr., 33, of Garland is charged with “capital murder – multiple persons.”
His bond is set at $1,000,000.
Richard Acosta Jr. (credit: Garland PD)
Detectives said the 14-year-old boy taken into custody earlier on Monday, has intimate knowledge of the shooting, and he is cooperating with the investigation.
Based on new information in the investigation, the 14-year-old is not being charged at this time, and has been released to his family.
This shooting appears to be in retaliation from a previous disturbance, and was believed to be a targeted attack on one or more of the persons inside the store, Garland Police said Tuesday, Dec. 28.
Police said they are still are actively pursuing leads and have executed several search warrants.
Detectives are searching for additional evidence that can positively identify the shooter.
The Garland Police Department is asking for the public’s help.
Anyone with any information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call the Garland Police Department at 972-485-4840.
Tips may also be submitted anonymously to Garland Crime Stoppers at 972-272-8477 (TIPS).