Court Filing Says Video Shows Patrick Henry Mall Suspect Disarmed Victim Before Fatal Shooting
Authorities say surveillance footage contradicts the suspect's self-defense claim.
Overview
- Gary Carlton Moore III, 26, is charged with second-degree murder and multiple firearm offenses in the death of 26-year-old Diamante Tre'von Neal.
- A criminal complaint describes store video showing Moore approach Neal, attempt a tackle, and take Neal's gun during a brief struggle.
- Investigators say the footage shows Neal trying to leave when Moore drew his own weapon and shot him multiple times while holding Neal's gun.
- Officers found Neal on the floor of the New Square clothing store around 10:50 a.m. Saturday; he was taken to a hospital where he died.
- Police recovered two guns, a knife, several cell phones, and a wallet at the scene, and say Moore was taken into custody at the mall and declined further questioning.