On August 15, 2023, 46-year-old Anthony Tony Turgeon was fatally shot at Vato Loco Tattoo Studio at Cooper and Division Street in Arlington, Texas after he was terminated by the shop owner, 42-year-old Javier Arredondo. Arredondo called 911 saying he had just fired Turgeon and that Turgeon refused to leave, and he later said he had loaded a firearm and concealed it under the counter before Turgeon’s arrival.

Investigators reported no evidence that Turgeon was armed or had attempted to assault Arredondo, and Arredondo could not provide a justification for using deadly force. After consulting with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, detectives determined the shooting was not legally justified and arrested Arredondo at the scene on a murder charge. Turgeon’s family described him as having a vibrant spirit and a love of the outdoors; a visitation and Celebration of Life were held August 24, 2023, with interment at Azleland Cemetery & Memorial Park.

If anyone was at Vato Loco on August 15 or has information about the moments before the shooting, please share what you know.