The manhunt that locked Arlington residents in a grip of fear has come to an end. Fugitive Larry Reed, wanted for a chilling triple homicide on Chatham Green Lane, was apprehended yesterday in the Mississippi Delta. Reed, 29, had been the subject of a widespread search conducted by the U.S. Marshals alongside local law enforcement following the grim discovery in Arlington, according to the Arlington Police Department.
UPDATE: Mr. Reed was located in the Greenville, Mississippi area and was taken into custody by authorities there.
— Arlington, TX Police (@ArlingtonPD) February 6, 2024
We'd like to thank @USMarshalsHQ and Washington County Sheriff's Office for their assistance in apprehending him. #ArlingtonTX https://t.co/PunmWEa0Jz
After issuing a stern warning to the public that Reed was armed and dangerous, urging anyone who spotted him to keep their distance and dial 911, the authorities' efforts have borne fruit. Located in the Greenville area, Reed didn't manage to evade capture for long. The Arlington Police Department extended their gratitude to both the @USMarshalsHQ and the Washington County Sheriff's Office, which played a pivotal role in the takedown of the suspect.
In the hours that teemed with tension leading up to Reed's capture,"#ArlingtonTXMr. Reed" trended acutely on social media as the community on edge sought updates and answers. The initial alert, issued by the U.S. Marshals, pointed out fearing citizens to a hotline and a website where tips could be funneled to aid the manhunt.
