Quintarius Young, a 29-year-old male from Plano, Texas, tragically lost his life on March 29, 2018, due to a shooting at the Cross Creek Apartments on Alma Drive. Young was one of four individuals shot at the apartment complex, with the other three victims sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred in the early morning hours, and upon arrival, police found Young deceased and the other victims injured.
The suspect in the shooting, 18-year-old Franklin Barnes, was
arrested later that day in McKinney, Texas. Barnes was charged with Young's murder, as well as two counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated assault. He was linked to the crime through cell phone records and witness statements. Barnes admitted to being at the scene but claimed he was not the triggerman. He mentioned that he had purchased marijuana from Young earlier that day and was present when the shooting occurred.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and Barnes' girlfriend, who was with him at the time, has not been charged with any crime. Arlington police also sent homicide detectives to investigate a possible connection between this incident and a double murder that occurred the same day in Arlington, Texas. The detectives believe there is a link between the two incidents but have stated that more investigative work is needed before any additional charges can be filed.
The tragic death of Quintarius Young has left a lasting impact on his family, friends, and the community. The investigation into his murder continues as authorities work to uncover the full details of the events leading up to his death.
