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Three indicted, charged in July murder of Arnold Tomlinson - KCBD

Three indicted, charged in July murder of Arnold Tomlinson - KCBD

A grand jury has indicted three people in the beating death of 60-year-old Arnold Tomlinson, who was killed outside a Lubbock hotel near Mac Davis Lane and Avenue Q in July. David Thomas, Trashod Willis, and Shanquetia Lingard all face murder charges in connection with the attack.

David Thomas, Trashod Willis, and Shanquetia Lingard all face murder charges in connection with the attack. Security video from the hotel captured the three assaulting Tomlinson, according to police records. Thomas was identified as a person of interest the night of the killing and arrested the following day. Willis and Lingard later turned themselves in.

The Mac Davis and Avenue Q corridor sits just north of downtown, close to hotels and businesses that see steady foot traffic. The grand jury reviewed the evidence and returned indictments against all three, moving the case from arrest to a formal charge that requires a trial or plea.

For Tomlinson's family, the indictments mark a step toward accountability, though a conviction still depends on what plays out in court. For people in the surrounding neighborhood, the security footage detail matters: the attack was recorded, and that video appears to be a centerpiece of the prosecution's case.

All three suspects are now formally charged with his murder.

Common questions

Who was charged in the murder of Arnold Tomlinson in Lubbock?

David Thomas, Trashod Willis, and Shanquetia Lingard were all indicted on murder charges. Security video from the hotel captured the assault. Thomas was arrested the day after the killing, while Willis and Lingard later turned themselves in to authorities.

Where did the Arnold Tomlinson murder happen in Lubbock?

Tomlinson was beaten to death outside a hotel near Mac Davis Lane and Avenue Q, just north of downtown Lubbock. That corridor sees steady foot traffic due to nearby hotels and businesses, making the grand jury indictments significant for the surrounding area.

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