Arlington Teen Charged with Murder After Fatal Apartment Shooting

ARLINGTON, Texas — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday morning at an apartment complex. Teagan Meza is charged with murder following the incident which resulted in another 18-year-old man’s death.

According to a news release from the Arlington Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at around 6:46 a.m. in the 800 block of West Mitchell Street. Upon arrival, they found a male lying unresponsive on the floor with a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The victims’ identities have not been publicly disclosed pending notification of next of kin.

Police stated that two women were present in the apartment during the shooting but sustained no injuries. Their statements were crucial to the police investigation, which revealed that Meza, an ex-boyfriend of one of the women, had entered the apartment and initiated an argument.

During the confrontation, police reported that Meza brandished a firearm. As tensions flared, both women and the young man attempted to close the door on him. During the ensuing struggle, Meza allegedly pistol-whipped one of the women before firing his weapon into the apartment and striking the other 18-year-old.

Arlington PD also reported that prior to entering the apartment, Meza had prior confrontations with his ex-girlfriend outside the building, during which he reportedly fired a gun into the air.

Following the shooting, Meza fled to a family member’s residence but was later apprehended without resistance. He has been booked into the Arlington City Jail, where he faces charges of murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.