On March 18, 2022, 30-year-old Salaam Taquan Harris Jr. was tragically shot and killed in Arlington, Texas. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Timberlake Circle. Harris was found lying in a courtyard with multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital.
The Arlington Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting.
Investigators determined that just prior to the shooting, Harris had gone to speak with another individual in the complex about an altercation that had occurred between their children. This confrontation led to the shooting, with Harris sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
Following a thorough investigation, the Arlington Police Department arrested 22-year-old Uthian Kimble in connection with Harris's death. Kimble was charged with one count of murder and one count of injury to a child. Authorities located Kimble in Florence, Alabama, and took him into custody without incident. He is currently being held at the Lauderdale County Jail, awaiting extradition back to Tarrant County.
The investigation revealed that on the night of the shooting, Kimble had physically assaulted Harris's son, prompting Harris to seek out Kimble. A short time later, shots were fired, and Harris was found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. The arrest of Kimble brought some sense of relief to Harris's family and the community.
The case highlights the devastating impact of violence and the importance of thorough police work in bringing perpetrators to justice. The Arlington Police Department's dedication to the investigation and the subsequent arrest of Kimble underscore the commitment to ensuring safety and justice for the community.
