On April 21, 2019, at about 10 p.m. Garland Police officers found 33-year-old James Crossnoe inside his home in the 5300 block of Sarasota Drive dead of an apparent gunshot wound. Homicide detectives were called to investigate after officers reported a gunshot disturbance at the residence.

Investigators say an altercation occurred between Crossnoe and a 37-year-old man identified as John Gleason of Mesquite. Police allege Gleason shot Crossnoe; he was arrested, charged with murder and held at the Garland Detention Center with no bond set at the time. Detectives continued to gather evidence and interview witnesses to establish exactly what led to the fatal confrontation.

If anyone saw activity near Sarasota Drive on the night of April 21, 2019, or has information about the altercation, please come forward.