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Tony Earls Indicted for Murder in 2022 Shooting of Arlene Alvarez

Nearly two years after a grand jury declined to indict him, Tony Earls faces murder charges, following new evidence and a re-examination of the case.

FILE - Arlene Alvarez's parents, Gwen Alvarez and Armando Alvarez are seen during a news conference with their attorney, Rick Ramos, right, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Tony Earls, who is accused of fatally shooting a 9-year-old girl when he was robbed at a Houston ATM in 2022 has been indicted Tuesday, April 23, 2024, for murder in her death. The indictment against Earls comes nearly two years after another grand jury had declined to indict him in the death of Alvarez. (AP Photo/Juan A. Lozano, File)
A booking photo shows Tony Earls on February 15, 2022.
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Overview

  • Tony Earls, initially charged with aggravated assault in 2022, has been indicted for murder in the shooting death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez.
  • The new indictment comes after a special prosecutor and an FBI firearms expert re-analyzed the case, leading to a different grand jury decision.
  • Earls allegedly fired at a vehicle mistakenly believing the robber had entered it, tragically killing Alvarez who was inside.
  • The incident occurred during a robbery at a Houston ATM where Earls and his wife were victims.
  • If convicted, Earls could face a prison sentence ranging from 5 years to life.