Hurst Police Arrest Suspect Who They Say Killed Father

HURST (CBSDFW.COM) - Police in Hurst arrested a suspect who they say killed his father -- whose body was found in a driveway at around midnight.

Police say the incident started three hours earlier -- at about 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday night -- when police were called about gunshots.

Officers responded to the 400 block of Michael Boulevard, near the intersection of Hurst Boulevard and Brown Trail, because people reported gunfire in the area. Residents told authorities that the suspect had already walked away.

(credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Investigators returned to the scene at about midnight, when a family arrived home to find a dead man on the ground in their driveway. The victim is said to be in his early 40s, but his name has not been released. Homicide detectives are now searching for any possible evidence in this case.

Police released the name of a suspect in the murder, and they believe the victim was the father of the suspect.

Investigators believe Lonnie Moore, Jr, 18, shot his father in the chest Wednesday evening.

Lonnie Moore (Hurst PD)

Police say Moore was arrested at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday without incident.

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