Five Arrested in Asheville Shooting

Asheville -- August 21, 2023 -- Asheville Police Department detectives charged and detained five suspects in connection with a shooting at Maple Crest Apartments.

The shooting occurred on July 5, 2023, and almost claimed the life of a young man. On August 15, APD Detectives and Officers worked with local and state partners to apprehend five of the individuals. 

The inquiry is still underway, and additional charges are possible.

APD also encourages anyone who may have more information about this case to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110. If you would like to anonymously share information, you can text TIP2APD to 847411 or use the TIP2APD smartphone app.
Seized:
-Glock 23 pistol (9mm) *reported stolen by Spartanburg Co, SC*
-Glock 19 pistol (9mm) *reported stolen from Florida*
-Taurus G2C pistol (9mm)
Arrested:
Maurice Montrell Harris Jr 
-Warrant: Discharge a Firearm into Occupied Property x2
-Warrant: Discharge a Firearm from an Enclosure to Incite Fear
-Warrant: Discharge a Firearm within City Limits
-Warrant: Carrying a Concealed Gun
-Warrant: Injury to Real Property x2
-Charged: Possession of a Stolen Firearm
-Charged: Possession with Intent to Sell or Deliver Schedule VI
-Charged: Carrying a Concealed Gun
Harris was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $750,000 secured bond (or $75,000 to a bondsman) issued by the magistrate.
Kuron Christopher Grant 
-Warrant: Aid & Abet Discharge a Firearm from an Enclosure to Incite Fear
-Carrying a Concealed Gun
Grant was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $35,000 secured bond (or $3,500 to a bondsman) issued by the magistrate.
Dalarion Gemarcus Searles
-Warrant: Discharge a Firearm from an Enclosure to Incite Fear
-Warrant: Discharge a Firearm within City Limits
-Warrant: Carrying a Concealed Gun
Searles was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $55,000 secured bond (or $5,500 to a bondsman) issued by the magistrate.
Tarrell Maurcus Harris 
-Warrant: Aid & Abet Discharge a Firearm from an Enclosure to Incite Fear
-Warrant: Parole Violation
-Charged: Possession of Firearm by Felon
-Charged: Possession of a Stolen Firearm
Due to his arrest, Harris is being held without bond due to violating parole conditions related to a charge of attempted first-degree murder.
Harris was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under NO BOND (ineligible for release) issued by the magistrate.
Tyquan Jahlil Ward 
-Warrant: Aid & Abet Discharge a Firearm into Occupied Property x2
-Warrant: Aid & Abet Discharge a Firearm from an Enclosure to Incite Fear
-Warrant: Carrying a Concealed Gun
-Charged: Felony Flee to Elude Arrest w/ MV
-Charged: Reckless Driving
-Charged: DWLR
-Charged: Failure to Maintain Lane Control
Ward was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $160,000 secured bond (or $16,000 to a bondsman) issued by the magistrate.

Editor's Note:* A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

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