A convicted murderer, suspected in a triple homicide in Arlington last month, has been apprehended in Mississippi, according to Arlington Police. Larry Dewayne Reed, 29, was located on Tuesday at a residence in the Greenville area of Mississippi and was taken into custody by local authorities. Reed faces a charge of capital murder for the deaths of a woman and two men who were fatally shot in an apartment on Jan. 25. It remains unclear if Reed has retained legal representation.
On the evening of Jan. 25, Arlington Police responded to the Chatham Green Apartments, where they discovered 29-year-old Shannen Oshay Jones deceased in the doorway of a residence, and 29-year-old Monique Elaine Smith deceased inside. Another victim, a 31-year-old man, was found injured inside the apartment but succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Two children present in the residence were unharmed.
Reed was identified as a suspect in the triple murder based on a tip from a citizen. While authorities believe Reed was acquainted with the 31-year-old victim, they have yet to establish a motive for the killings. Although evidence of drug activity was found at the apartment, nothing appeared to have been stolen.
Reed, who previously resided in Arlington, has ties to Mississippi. Arlington Police expressed gratitude to the U.S. Marshals Task Force and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in Reed’s apprehension.
Sgt. Courtney White of the Arlington Police Department stated, “This is obviously a dangerous individual, and we are grateful and relieved that he is now off the streets.”
Recent information has revealed that Reed was released from state prison just weeks before the triple homicide occurred. He had served 11 years for the murder of 18-year-old Obeth Hernandez. Reed, who was 17 years old at the time of Hernandez’s death, received an 11-year sentence for the murder. He was released from prison on Dec. 11, 2023.
Arlington Police emphasized that they have no jurisdiction over the length of time individuals convicted of crimes spend in prison and referred questions regarding Reed’s sentence to the courts.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Arlington Police or Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS. Tipsters’ identities will remain confidential and anonymous.
