Two Arrested for Capital Murder in Conjunction with the Suspicious Death of 53-Year-Old Garland Resident Johnny Mac Ross Jr.

Two suspects, identified as Haley Barber and Leo Moore, both 20 years of age and residents of Mesquite, have been taken into custody in connection with the death of Johnny Mac Ross Jr., as shared in a social media update from the

Garland Police Department

. Ross Jr., 53, was found deceased under suspicious circumstances in his condominium on Monday. The police highlighted signs of foul play and a knife wound on the victim. Following the discovery, the investigation quickly led to the pursuit and capture of the suspects.

Officers initially responded to the incident at a residence on the 4500 block of Chaha Road, where they found Ross Jr. Deeper. Upon investigation, it was determined that a 2001 Mercedes belonging to the victim had been stolen. The stolen vehicle was later spotted, which led to a vehicle pursuit on Miller Road near LBJ Freeway before the suspects, Barber and Moore, briefly escaped on foot but ultimately were apprehended by Garland officers. Both Barber and Moore are now facing charges of Capital Murder, and they are being held in custody at the Garland Detention Center with no bond set.

Evidence links both suspects to the scene, and the investigation into their relationship with the victim continues. Garland Police encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Those with information that could assist in painting a complete picture of the circumstances leading to Ross Jr.’s untimely death are urged to contact the Garland Police Department at 972-485-4840. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Garland Crime Stoppers at 972-272-8477 (TIPS) or via their website.

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