Larry Donnell Smith Jr., a 32-year-old African American male, was tragically murdered on April 24, 2018, in Garland, Texas. The incident occurred at the Richland Apartments, where Smith was found dead from gunshot wounds. The Garland Police Department launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, interviewing potential witnesses and gathering evidence to determine the events leading up to the shooting.
On May 11, 2018, Garland Police Department detectives
obtained warrants for two suspects involved in the murder of Larry Donnell Smith Jr. The suspects, 40-year-old Deshon Lampkins and 39-year-old Jameel Moffett, both African American males from Dallas, were arrested by the United States Marshalls North Texas Fugitive Task Force and the Garland Gang Unit. Lampkins was apprehended in an apartment community in Mesquite, while Moffett was arrested in Dallas. Both suspects were charged with murder and held at the Garland Detention Center without bond. The investigation remained ongoing, with detectives believing there might be a third suspect involved.
The Garland Police Department encouraged anyone with information regarding the death of Larry Donnell Smith Jr. to come forward. Tips could be submitted anonymously to Garland Crime Stoppers, with a reward of up to $5,000 offered for information leading to an arrest or grand jury indictment. The community's cooperation was sought to bring justice to the victim and his family, as the authorities continued their efforts to solve the case and ensure the perpetrators were held accountable for their actions.
