One Suspect arrested in the death of Jasmine Barnes; killing was not racially profiled, as both suspects are Black

A suspect has been arrested in Texas in connection to the murder of 7 year old Jazmine Barnes and is facing a capital murder charge.

Eric Black Jr., 20, was arrested Saturday night and has admitted to to taking part in the shooting, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. He was identified through a tip.

According to prosecutors, Black Jr. told police that he was driving the vehicle when the the other suspect, who has been identified as Larry W. opened fire on the front seat of the vehicle that Jasmine Barnes was a passenger in.

BREAKING: @HCSOTexas has identified 1st suspect in #JazmineBarnes murder as Eric Black, Jr. 20. I can also confirm a 2nd suspect as Larry Woodruffe, 24 (below). He is believed to be the shooter. No connection to Jazmine or her family, per sources. https://t.co/wnaXDXVOO0 #abc13 pic.twitter.com/YsYvUSZX4g

— Jessica Willey (@ImJessicaWilley) January 6, 2019

The tipster also identified the suspect who allegedly shot at Jazmine as a black male, was not white as many believed. Meanwhile, Black told police that the pistol used in the shooting was at his residence.

This killing was believed by many to have been racially motivated, as many were searching for a white male. The mother said it was a white male, and with Shaun King, an activist who in my opinion enjoys spreading propaganda, jumped right on it, raising thousands of dollars for a reward, thinking the suspect was a white man.

It’s being believed that the shooting may have been due a mistaken identity and it’s not sure if Larry W has been arrested.

Jazmine was shot, and killed when she was hit in her head with a bullet last Sunday. Her mother was also injured as she shielded her other children.