The Arlington Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the shooting death of 18-year-old Jesus Galarza.

Following a thorough investigation, Homicide detectives identified the suspect as 17-year-old Joshua Nunn and obtained warrants for his arrest on one count of Murder and one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. 

Mr. Nunn turned himself in at the Tarrant County Jail on Thursday, June 27, 2024. 

His bond has been set at $600,000.

ORIGINAL RELEASE

The Arlington Police Department was notified that an 18-year-old man who was critically injured in a recent shooting has died from his injuries. The case is now being investigated as a homicide.

 On Monday June 24, 2024, at approximately 7:24 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Claire Court to investigate a reported shooting.

 When they arrived on scene, they found the 18-year-old man, as well as a 20-year-old man, with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to area hospitals.

 The 20-year-old’s injuries are non-life threatening. The 18-year-old, who the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified as Jesus Galarza of Fort Worth, was pronounced deceased on June 26, 2024.

 Investigators believe Mr. Galarza and the 20-year-old arranged to meet the suspected shooter in the neighborhood to engage in high-risk drug activity. Shortly after they arrived, the suspect pulled out a gun and began shooting at the vehicle the two victims were in at the time, striking both of them. The suspect then left the scene.

 At this time, no arrests have been made. Detectives are currently following up on several strong leads as they work to identify and locate the suspect.