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Suspect Arrested for Alleged Murder of Two Teenage Brothers

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Mugshot of Jesse Lyn Williams | Image by NBCDFW

Authorities revealed a man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of two teenage brothers at a home in North Richland Hills on January 24.

As previously reported by The Dallas Express, North Richland Hills police officers were dispatched to the shooting scene within the 5100 block of Gibbons Drive at approximately 6 a.m. on the morning of Monday, January 24.

Responding officers found the two brothers, 17-year-old Anthony Aponte and 19-year-old Isaiah Manuel Aponte, at the home with gunshot wounds.

Anthony was pronounced dead on-site, while Isaiah was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, where he died nearly one hour later.

According to NBC 5 News, a person who was familiar with the victims became a person of interest early in the investigation.

Police identified that person of interest as Jesse Lyn Williams, who they began surveilling the night of the shooting.

Officers added that they attempted a traffic stop on Williams when he left his home that same night.

However, Williams led Fort Worth police on a short vehicle and foot pursuit after refusing to pull over.

He was taken into custody on Monday night.

Williams is now being held on alleged capital murder charges and his bond was set at $2 million.

Investigators did not reveal how Williams became a suspect, nor have motives or other details been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing.

Authorities are confident that the incident is an isolated case and poses no threats to the public.

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