Teen Fugitive Wanted in Texas Arrested for Killing 70-Year-Old Man in Atlanta Carjacking
A 19-year-old fugitive from Texas, Jaylen Mosley, is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting and killing 70-year-old David B. Tuttle during a carjacking in Atlanta over the holiday weekend. Mosley, who had outstanding warrants in Harris County, Texas, was apprehended shortly after the fatal incident.
The carjacking occurred on Saturday night when Mosley reportedly attempted to steal Tuttle’s vehicle. The elderly man was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Local residents, including Hermon Baaqar, expressed shock at the violence. “I’ve been around here for years and never saw anything like this. We have too many guns, and people are getting shot for no reason,” said the 81-year-old customer of Banks Package Store, near the crime scene.
Police have charged Mosley with murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle, and possession of a firearm during a felony. He is being held at the Fulton County Jail, where he waived his first court appearance scheduled for Monday.
In addition to the Atlanta charges, Mosley was wanted in Texas for causing thousands of dollars in property damage, including destroying a woman’s front door.
Tuttle’s family shared their grief in a statement, mourning the loss of a man described as a “renaissance man, artist, and master craftsman” known for his creativity, kindness, and humor. “We are devastated that David was taken by the senseless violence so prevalent today. We are thankful for the Atlanta Police Department’s swift action and will work with the authorities to ensure justice is served.”
Raised in Ansley Park and a member of the South Atlanta community, Tuttle was remembered as a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend whose memory will be cherished by those who knew him.
Baaqar summed up the tragedy with a poignant reflection: “Young people don’t understand the consequences until it’s too late. When they’re in that little cell, there’s nothing left but a bunk, a sink, and regret.”