Arlington, October 25, 2025
News Summary
Arlington police have arrested 25-year-old Arthur Morris Jr. in connection with the murder of Kier Solomon, a transgender woman, who was shot outside an apartment complex. The investigation revealed Morris’s digital footprint, linking him to the crime scene on September 30, along with evidence of similar incidents involving a messaging app. Authorities highlighted the extensive investigative work leading to this breakthrough, as Morris awaits arraignment for the murder charge.
Arlington — An arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Kier Solomon, a transgender woman.
What happened
Arlington police announced that the suspect, 25-year-old Arthur Morris Jr., faces one count of murder related to Solomon’s death. The victim, Kier Solomon, was shot and killed outside a North Arlington apartment complex on September 30, 2021. Officers responded to a report of a person slumped over in a running vehicle in the 1100 block of Stonetrail Road at approximately 9:32 p.m.
When officers arrived, Solomon, aged 21 at the time, was found inside the vehicle with a gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Detectives later recovered Solomon’s phone, which revealed that she was messaging an unidentified person via an app about meeting at that location. The contact used a temporary number, and investigators determined that the number used to contact Solomon was a temporary number generated by the messaging app.
Evidence and investigation
Detectives reviewed related incidents and found a similar case from two weeks earlier in which someone used the same messaging app to arrange a meeting that resulted in robbery and gunfire. Investigators determined that detectives investigated a similar incident two weeks earlier where a suspect used the same app to set up a meeting, resulting in robbery and gunfire.
In September 2025, law enforcement executed search warrants connected to the app, and those warrants produced identifying information tied to the suspect. As part of that effort, search warrants related to the app provided an email address and cell phone number linked to Morris. Cellular records were then analyzed and placed Morris at the scene before, during, and after the shooting. Specifically, cell phone records placed Morris at the crime scene before, during, and after the murder of Solomon.
Investigators say additional evidence further indicated that Morris was the suspect in Solomon’s death and also tied him to the earlier robbery incident. At the time authorities sought the murder charge, Morris was already in custody serving a seven-year sentence for an unrelated aggravated robbery charge. The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office reviewed evidence and consulted with detectives before filing the murder charge in this case.
Current custody and next steps
Morris is currently incarcerated at the T.L. Roach Jr. Unit in Childress, Texas, but arrangements are in place to transfer him to Tarrant County for arraignment on the murder charge. The case remains under active investigation as detectives continue to compile evidence for prosecution.
Police statement and context
Arlington police leadership acknowledged the time and effort invested by detectives in resolving this long-running investigation and indicated that the arrest followed months of technological and traditional investigative work. Authorities emphasized the interagency steps taken to analyze digital records, execute search warrants, and coordinate with prosecuting officials to bring formal charges.
Background
The fatal shooting occurred in a residential area outside an apartment complex in North Arlington, where investigators say the victim had been contacted through a messaging application that generates temporary contact numbers. The department’s inquiry connected the September 30, 2021, homicide to a previous violent robbery that investigators say used the same method to lure a victim.
FAQ
- Has an arrest been made?
- An arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Kier Solomon, a transgender woman.
- Who is the suspect and what charge does he face?
- The suspect, 25-year-old Arthur Morris Jr., faces one count of murder related to Solomon’s death.
- When and where did the killing occur?
- Kier Solomon was shot and killed outside a North Arlington apartment complex on September 30, 2021.
- What did officers respond to and when?
- Officers responded to a report of a person slumped over in a running vehicle in the 1100 block of Stonetrail Road at approximately 9:32 p.m.
- What was discovered about the victim?
- Solomon, aged 21 at the time, was found inside the vehicle with a gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
- What was found on the victim’s phone?
- Detectives recovered Solomon’s phone, which revealed she was messaging an unidentified person via an app about meeting at that location.
- Was the contact method temporary?
- The number used to contact Solomon was a temporary number generated by the messaging app.
- Was there a related incident?
- Detectives investigated a similar incident two weeks earlier where a suspect used the same app to set up a meeting, resulting in robbery and gunfire.
- What led investigators to Morris?
- In September 2025, search warrants related to the app provided an email address and cell phone number linked to Morris.
- Is there location data tying Morris to the scene?
- Cell phone records placed Morris at the crime scene before, during, and after the murder of Solomon.
- Was Morris linked to other incidents?
- Additional evidence indicated Morris as the suspect in Solomon’s death and linked him to the earlier robbery incident.
- Was Morris already in custody?
- At the time of the arrest warrant, Morris was already in custody serving a seven-year sentence for an unrelated aggravated robbery charge.
- Did prosecutors review the case before charges?
- The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office consulted with detectives before filing the murder charge against Morris.
- Where is Morris currently held?
- Morris is currently incarcerated at the T.L. Roach Jr. Unit in Childress, Texas, but will be transferred to Tarrant County for arraignment.
- What did police leadership say about the investigation?
- Arlington Police Chief Al Jones praised the dedication of the detectives in resolving the case and securing justice for victims of crime.
Key details
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Victim | Kier Solomon, aged 21 at time of death |
| Date of shooting | September 30, 2021 |
| Location | 1100 block of Stonetrail Road, North Arlington |
| Response time | Approximately 9:32 p.m. report |
| Suspect | Arthur Morris Jr., 25 years old |
| Charge | One count of murder |
| Related incidents | Similar meeting arranged two weeks earlier led to robbery and gunfire |
| Digital evidence | Phone messages, temporary app number, email address, and cell phone number from search warrants |
| Location data | Cell phone records placed Morris at the scene before, during, and after the murder |
| Custody status | Currently incarcerated at the T.L. Roach Jr. Unit in Childress, Texas; transfer to Tarrant County for arraignment planned |
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