Police in Garland say that the 33-year-old driver of a White truck connected to a triple homicide at a Texaco convenience store was taken into custody after turning himself in to police.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
December 30, 2021
Garland, Texas - Police in Garland confirmed that Richard Acosta Jr., 33, who was wanted in connection with the December 26, 2021 triple homicide at a Texaco gas station convenience store has been arrested after he turned himself in to police on Monday.
The shooting suspect has been identified by police as Abel Elias Acosta, 14, who remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
According to police, Richard drove his son Abel to the Texaco convenience store to commit murder. Police and a local radio station are offering $5,000 each ($10,000) reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of Abel.
Abel was caught on video surveillance camera footage creeping up to the entrance of the Texaco gas station convenience store while wearing a facemask and opening the door, as he stepped in and then is seen discharging his weapon multiple times at four victims inside.
Three of the deceased victims were identified as Xavier Gonzales, 14; Ivan Noyola, 15, and Rafael Garcia, 17. The fourth victim survived.
Police say that several of the victims had a prior confrontation with the shooter and Abel took it upon himself to target the victims while they were shopping at the convenience store.
Richard Acosta was charged with capital murder and cash bail was set at $1,000,000. Abel Elias Acosta is also facing muliple charges for capital murder. A felony warrant has been issued for his arrest.
If convicted for capital murder, both Richard and Abel are facing life in prison or the death penalty in the triple homicide.
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