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Tyrell Shyheim Christian, 28, is accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old barber and former high school football player, Ethan Mooney, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, as Daily Voice previously reported.
Christian was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over in a traffic stop for an expired registration in the first block of North West Street on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11:47 p.m., according to the updated release.
"During the traffic stop, officers discovered that one of the occupants of the vehicle was Tyrell Christian, who was wanted for the Sept. 28th, 2022 murder of Ethan Mooney," the police stated in the release. "Officers attempted to take Christian into custody at which point Christian began to run away. Officers gave chase and were able to take Christian into custody."
A firearm was found in the vehicle near where Christian had been sitting, the police detailed in the release.
In addition to the homicide warrant, Christian has been charged with the following:
- Possession of firearm prohibited.
- Carrying a firearm without a license.
- Flight to avoid apprehension.
- Evading arrest or detention on foot.
- Possession of firearm with manufacturer number altered.
- Possession of marijuana.
Christian previously served prison time for Felony Robbery-Inflict Threat Immediate Bodily Injury with a sentence of 1.5 years confinement including time served sentenced starting June 15, 2015, as part of a negotiated plea deal along with three co-defendants, court records show.
A GoFundMe was started to help the Mooney family, if you'd like to donate you can do so here.
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