Man charged in connection with Arlene Alvarez's death maintains he fired in self-defense

41-year-old Tony Earls was visibly shaken as his attorney and wife spoke to the media on Monday.
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[@robertocontreras4006]

Man I’m sorry bro but you don’t shoot your gun when you don’t know what your aiming at . You have to be held accountable.

[@dxtesen8380]

Death Penalty!

[@rootbeer2399]

He isn't though, unfortunately. I think it's a IQ thing where they would feel bad charging a man whose intelligence is lower than the child he murdered.

[@tico71delacerda43]

This was definitely not an act of self defense chasing the robbery suspect with a gun. He escalated to the point. An innocent life was taken. From a vehicle were there was no gun fire was coming from. Justice for Arlene!

[@chocolatechipcookieface3668]

She should’ve memorized that to sound more genuine because reading it sounded fake

[@anthonyhuber-permanentlyre7808]

*Yep, that was shit, she should have rehearsed it a few times.*

[@ex2295]

I agree but it's a lot of pressure for the average person I think

[@dmunyblokush]

Lol didn’t practice it at all

[@imcrimsonjihad952]

I agree...I'm sure its a lawyer tactic to show empathy for the victims family. I blame the guy for poor judgement.

[@chocolatechipcookieface3668]

@@ex2295 I’m not saying her feelings weren’t genuine, it’s just the way she had to read those few words off her phone looked disingenuous

[@stevenortiz2493]

How TF did he get bond? And why TF is the wife wearing that? What TF is wrong with people?

[@jmaxx7649]

No class ,just like this other piece of trash who posted on your comment lol

[@yaniramena3401]

These are definitely bad people trying to excuse what they did. They acted out of control and escalated everything and a little angel was killed. It was no accident. What he did was reckless and dangerous. May he rot in prison one day 😠

[@SRR0247]

It was reckless to shoot at a robber he "thought" was in the truck when he didn't actually SEE him get in the truck. You can't take a bullet back. Your gross miscalculation cost an innocent child her life, now face the consequences. Regardless of remorse, a life was snuffed and it was not by way of accident but rather a colossal reckless action.

[@WanderingRationalist]

She read that statement with no emotion whatsoever. You could tell she hadn’t read it beforehand.

[@worldwidesports4k]

She not the one that shot the girl so emotion doesn't matter.

[@WanderingRationalist]

@@worldwidesports4k Of course emotion matters. Don’t you want relatives or spouses of the shooter to show some sympathy for what happened?

[@sololuisvlogs]

When you see another car you don’t fire back ? Stop making excuses and face what you did ! You killed an innocent little girl 👧 period.

[@Jimmy911ism]

He's clarifying events.

[@teacup5589]

That’s why he turned himself in. He know he killed her & felt bad. Both need to be held accountable. The robber need to be held accountable also because he played a important part as well!

[@racingdc9]

Yeah, no. Fired upon or not, if you're not sure of your target you don't shoot. You're liable for every bullet that leaves your gun. I'm pro 2A and he should have used better judgement, carrying a gun bears many responsibilities. Safety is always first.

[@terriewoodley5503]

Better say it. All my life I grew up around guns. I have military parents and my dad is a retired cop. He said that fool just wrote his own ticket to do 15 to 25 in prison.

[@bryanjohnson5451]

@@terriewoodley5503 what does he think about all the innocent people that the cops are murdering what should happen to them??🤔

[@terriewoodley5503]

@@bryanjohnson5451 he feels they should be held accountable for their actions. He said if officers would look at everyone as a human being and be respectful, this would t be going on. He said they need to change the way they train officers. The shoot first ask questions later is bs.

[@bryanjohnson5451]

@@terriewoodley5503 🤔✊

[@bobby6569]

kim potter was a trained police officer and got 2 years

[@LW97672]

I just can’t get over firing your gun so many times aimlessly. Where do you think the bullets go? I have to be on the side of the nine year old baby. Did not have to happen over $20.

[@djangobarber7996]

He's blind fired and expects no consequences

[@jaimemiller4053]

What a sad story my heart hurt because of this tragedy her parents are in so much pain god bless them no parent should ever endure this pain rip Arlene

[@anthonyhuber-permanentlyre7808]

*Robbed or not, he still intended to shoot into that vehicle, that is Murder in the 1st.* Prison with no chance of parole.

[@kskeel1124]

No it's second degree it wasn't premeditated

[@Jimmy911ism]

Either of these is why that law needs scrapping. I don't know what the answer is, but this needs some flexibility.

[@joshuarovai8101]

Bro if you legally own a gun you should know how to properly and safely use it. if he's running away to you can't shoot he's no longer a threat you obviously were reckless and didn't think about it. You have to deal with the consequences you have to know where your shooting no excuses this is why you go to gun classes any of that. I've seen so many people that can shoot a suspect that's fighting with a another victim. He just had a hurt ego and wanted to take the guy out at all costs but hey

[@vinniemascaro6649]

this is the hood argument... doesn't seem to understand its what people are doing with guns. This isn't defined as protection.. or the way normal non criminal citizens would use them. No excuses. No accountability for the use of guns by the people who should not own them. You get robbed, doesn't mean it turns into a spaghetti western, no your not law enforcement. No logic here other than needs to suffer consequences as most others aren't anymore. The protection or reasoning for crime needs to stop.

[@upsetvery156]

So... accidental death of girl = 100k bond. Intentional homicide while out on felony bond = no cash needed. Explain this DA, judges, etc

[@Jimmy911ism]

While I sympathise with Earls, it is incredible that he is out on bond.

[@JohnDoe-sx2zk]

the girl that was killed was a poc

[@rustyshackleford4438]

Who paid that 100k bail?

[@zp5718]

BlackLivesSplatter

[@imcrimsonjihad952]

I believe they only have to pay 10%.

[@shaneoliver4349]

Probably the bail bondsman

[@NEWLILLYHOT]

Blm

[@terriewoodley5503]

He needs to pay for what he did. He is not a police officer. He had no business shooting at any vehicle especially getting away. There is no excuse.

[@usexoticsltd]

What the hell is she wearing?!? Latex? Who lied to her? Difficult to take her seriously like this, sorry.

[@Lucyinthskyy]

When someone is fleeing you have no grounds to shoot 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@raysettles5991]

the so called robber was long gone and this fool recklessly fired not caring who he would hit.

[@williamadams8353]

Good to see that justice is going to be done. He killed that little girl and was reckless. Time to pay for his actions.

[@marknealy4780]

It still doesn't justify you shooting and killing a little girl face up to your crimes be a man own up to it smh!!!

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

What do you mean "man up", he has taken responsibility for his actions it was an unfortunate accident, how much time do you feel he should get?

[@marknealy4780]

@@IslamIslam-vj5fz don't know how much time but you killed a little girl ain't no coming back from that accident or not...

[@IslamIslam-vj5fz]

@@marknealy4780 Then brother stop speaking and reacting from emotion. If you have children please teach them to think more logical because the dominant society are teaching their children every day how to be friendly with you but still separate at the same time.

[@marknealy4780]

@@IslamIslam-vj5fz I can forgive for almost anything that anyone does. But I can't forgive this. Sorry I have a soft spot for kids...

[@sbrecke1507]

Was the robber running away? If he was, he was no longer a threat

[@ar8229]

They say they took out “money to go buy food to cook” I thinks it’s a whole bunch of bullshit. Why not use/swipe the card at the store? The attorney doesn’t wanna disclose the amount bc it’s a lie they were withdrawing money for food. I hope they subpoena the bank for their withdrawals that night.

[@dxtesen8380]

40.00=2 20.00 bags, 4 rocks... 🤣

[@uniquespurs2009]

He needs to be in jail for his stupidity.

[@seanstout7904]

I feel really bad for all of the people involved, I pray they catch the their and make him liable for the situation. Until you are shot at, you have no idea how intense and chaotic it can feel for someone not trained to be in those hostile situations. I pray for all

[@anthonyjones5699]

He did it own up to it you can't say someone else your bullet killed a innocent girl

[@veti1024]

Nope,no excuses for his actions. He's a coward,own up to your fault.

[@shaneoliver4349]

Definitely not Murder 1. His INTENT wasnt to kill anybody. He’s a victim of his own stupidity and rage. 3rd degree murder (max) or manslaughter (min). I hope they catch the original instigators of this tragic situation

[@NEWLILLYHOT]

How does someone fire a gun 5 times at a moving vehicle and not intent to kill someone? Did he intend to tickle them?

[@iikhalaii8784]

I will be looking to compare the charges from this and another accidental shooting and see what privileges each get.

[@user-oi7jt5jv6v]

She has to read over from a phone seriously when the alvarez family said what came from their heart

[@quinel5925]

Girl bye ! Yo husband is in the wrong period ! U need to be trained and have good aim to shoot yo intended target or don’t shoot ! Lots of punks with straps in Houston ! This innocent 9 year old did not deserve that tragic death ! Hold the robber and that man getting robbed accountable to da fullest !

[@lamontcain9885]

This is not a real person

[@charlesballard4762]

Who wears a garbage bag to an interview

[@stoneyvance7720]

He should still held responsible.

[@raullopez3634]

Why they haven show the videos from bank you don't just shoot crazy like that Killin young innocent girl

[@digidrum2003]

Might as well have shot with a blindfold on......please be responsible and get some training when you own a firearm.

[@woiowoiow190]

Wheather the armed robber fired or not is irrelevant, his reaction was negligent and killed a child. The robber ran from them and he chased after him.

[@Astrokidd69]

Give the robber both charges of himself and the victim he robbed, no other solution.

[@borderhooper8098]

why was putin looking at me

[@zakspop]

How could he say self-defense if the guy was getting into a vehicle to leave?

[@NEWLILLYHOT]

No he didn't get into any vehicle. He fled on foot

[@bjvu9460]

That's not a smart defense and the attorney must be a terrible attorney at best to allow his client to say that he thought the other guy was in the car he fired into killing an innocent person. At least say you shot at the right guy and missed or say the perp shot at you hitting them but to say what they said is going to get him on manslaughter charges with 20 years

[@terryterrific3955]

What's the point of reciting a pre-written statement😒

[@oscarramirez1914]

Just say YOU FEARED FOR YOUR LIFE. We hear that statement all the time and it works.

[@yahusefbenyisrael8705]

Who was that jumping over the fence with a gun ?

[@EarlGray007]

He fired into a vehicle that had nothing to with the robbery. He's bout to get manslaughter at least.

[@gabrielaarteaga7839]

This was murder! His life was not at risk while he was chasing the car!

[@user-oi7jt5jv6v]

JUSTICE FOR ARLENE!!!!!!

[@taina6359]

This is BS how dare all these people show there faces to defend murderer. What a POS. Throw him in jail & that's it.

[@194dee]

Just heartbreaking 💔

[@mariagarza1282]

Who fault is for not needing a license to carry a firearm in texas.

[@vinniemascaro6649]

I was grossed out watching her read a script... past those deep marker lashes above her eyeballs.

[@onceagain6184]

Hopefully, Tony will go to prison.

[@Rio0444]

lock him up why he shot at the truck he still would of killed that robber anyways. but instead he shot on a truck that had nothing to do with it.

[@kimbermichelle3922]

He has to take accountability for his mistake, you can't say oops my bad, that baby is gone.

[@sb.1035]

well i do commend him for turning himself in it was the right thing to do what happens now is up to the courts

[@escreyesus9107]

Girl… not her reading a script from the phone

[@12thman3]

The scariest thing is they have children and she can barely read lord help them.

[@rcard23yb]

I will like to know what BLM has to said about this.

[@juliotrejo25]

Was not self defense

[@TrueStrategicEyes]

She couldn't say that from the heart. They are such cowards. Just say sorry. It's understood that they are victims but you missed and I guess you won't ever have to own that

[@user-oi7jt5jv6v]

He took off on foot was he too high to not see that and randomly shoot at a truck on valentines day what damage is now to the alvarez family not to even be able to celebrate such a day knowing their daughter got killed that day he needs to be in jail how fan he even be out

[@armandotorres-iy1cw]

According to her dad...the robber was 2 blocks down the road. You cant shot someone 2 blocks down the road Einstein...

[@NEWLILLYHOT]

The thought the robber got in the truck and fired directly at the truck

[@flashgordon2528]

Spoon fed what to say! couldn’t even memorize it in the wake of recent events!

[@jessemarvin3217]

He may have been shooting in self defense but every responsible gun owner is responsible for every round fired from there gun.

[@sanders5995]

Sorry not sorry !!! Their words are not even genuine 😶. He made the mistake to assume and he killed a princess. He must pay . The threat was gone.

[@Butterscotchchick]

Meanwhile the robber gets away and continues to ply his trade. I am wondering about some of these gun owners if they know how to aim and shoot, and the physics behind shooting guns? Just owning a gun doesn't mean you have the skills to use it. I feel most hurt for little Arlene who lost her life. Another victim of a shooting, like Darius Dugas, who was just two years older than her.

[@julievelasquez5805]

You not going to jail you going to PRISONNNNNNNNNNN

[@brandonx8896]

I definitely don’t think he should be charged with murder, manslaughter yes, but murder? NO! The person that robbed him should be charged with murder!

[@LBM25k]

IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE A ROBBERY WHERE IS THE PERSON THAT HE ROBBED THERE IS NO PROOF IT A A FABRICATED LIE 👎👎 WHY HE DID SHOOT AT THE PERSON THAT WAS ON FOOT.

[@brandonx8896]

@@LBM25k There is no proof?? They have the ROBBER on video jumping a gate after he robbed this man! Get the facts before you speak!

[@johannajohnson7816]

Why is this dude out??

[@sherryevon9908]

No excuses

[@thekaerichtexas]

It doesn't matter his excuse now, how does it help, what does it change? And how do they know its the same robber, his face is totally covered???

[@edtom4013]

He fired many times after robber shot at him one time he fired the gun recklessly

[@Jimarceo]

I feel for this man but it wasn’t self defense it is one or two shots not unloading into oblivion

[@inbraced]

Because our Father in Heaven is everywhere and the only man that never lies, we must let Him be Him. In this tragedy because of a devil (the one robbed this man and his wife)walking the earth, BOTH FAMILIES will SUFFER for the rest of their lives because someone selfish, no regards for his life, and very lazy decided to rob a hard working family man. May God continue to send the Holy Spirit to comfort each of the families. And God continues to keep His hands around all the family & friends of all effected and affected by this great loss of two great lives. We send our deepest condolences

[@ha.k4656]

Funny how he thought to start his loc journey after killing a 9 yr old little girl...

[@lamara8497]

Wow man this is sad all the way around. Let's not forget that this man has to walk around in prison or not with the fact that he killed a little girl. As a gun own from Michigan now living in Texas, I was always told that you have to be accountable for every bullet write or wrong. Each state has different gun laws which for me is a problem personally. As a owner you should know the law. I believe this man had no malice of going around shooting like he's in the wild west. At the end of the day you have to be accountable. My heart goes out to the family especially and to this man's family that will be changed pending the outcome.

[@alvisserrano9797]

I think its the same guy who robbed the liquor store or mugged the other night

[@johannajohnson7816]

So sad….a tragedy

[@nicholasbrowning4558]

Generally you do not see this type of behavior in young African- American. They are normally so law abiding and peace loving

[@dontaejarell]

Get you a lawyer lawyer Jesus the one who never lost the cast 🙏

[@martindimas1689]

WHERE IS TILLMAN FERTITA AND HIS REWARD MONEY?????????

[@whitediamond5230]

This is a sad situation all the way around. Pray for everyone!!!!!! The GOV allow everyone to carrying a gun around.

[@worldwidesports4k]

That's exactly what I been saying people not getting the point, Gregg Abbott is the problem, he started all this mess.

[@americasamericas5782]

TONY EARLS NEEDS TO SERVE TIME! Why the information now? ARLENE ALVAREZ was murdered.

[@perrymason4208]

Gun owners need to be more responsible, this is getting out of hand. Smh.

[@Crazy-Horse-Tx.]

100%

[@NadiaGirl1]

Thank you you have a right to own a gun but you have to be responsible person

[@hubriswonk]

None license carry is a bad law.

[@Crazy-Horse-Tx.]

@@hubriswonk It is totally legal to carry a rifle without a license. Even before Texas Constitutional Carry passed. Just saying.

[@Jimmy911ism]

Before you can take a car home, you need a licence. Not so with a gun. It is so strange.

[@LoveLove-fr4fh]

Wow . Bond

[@teshiamiller3196]

Pretty sad. They could have bought a pack of gum an got $20.00 back. Something not right. Could be a sale gone wrong. He didn't care where his bullets were flying. They have 6 kids. Guarantee their not losing any sleep over this poor family, only trying to cop a good storyline.

[@ericramirez1440]

Naw if you gonna be remorseful you talk from your heart not no phone

[@hubriswonk]

Still responsible for murder. And on top of all this crap, none licensed people should not be allowed to carry firearms. Bad law that should have never been passed.

[@vinniemascaro6649]

I could hear from this parrot for all I care, nothing will make his thinking right. He was wrong regardless of shooting at his alleged assailant. We just do not do that when they flee. The law states you aren't even supposed to fire in most states while their back is turned fleeing. So I say process the scene for what it is worth. He broke a law and killed someone due to it. Sorry if he was robbed, but his robbery outweighs what anyone lost that day.

[@chrisfernon689]

guns, guns, more guns

[@empressnigeria]

Because a 9 yr old died but if she was never hit all these comments would probably be thanking this man just shhhh and say prayers sad situation that man ain’t leave his home with crime on his mind however that suspect did

[@thetruth2833]

Dammmm it was an accident!!!This man DID NOT intentionally killed this little girl!!! The one that should be charged is the person who commited this crime!!! They should make a law and make the robbers be held responsible!!!Yall dont think hes going thru enuff already knowing he killed this little girl???but in a way i understand if it was a mexican killed a black kid ....hell would of broke out..or the person who commited this crime would of been white and kid black.....that black guy that acts like everything is about race would of been in the news with his bow tie!!!THE WHITE MAN THIS AND THAT..ETC!!!

[@reneesotelo7664]

Yeah the robber is at fault but that dosent clear this guy from his fault at all. U don't shoot into a vehicle u only think someone jumped to,that was stupidity and reckless. Just because u own a gun dosent mean ur responsible. He deserves to be punished for his recklessness it took a child's life sorry. U shouldn't pull that trigger evvvveerrrrrr unless that target is directly in ur sights.

[@chikispadilla7135]

No manches de perdido se lo huviera memorisado ...jaja

[@worldwidesports4k]

He knows he's going to prison y'all calm down, he Just wondering for how long.

[@lunastarpatches]

If the robber was running away he was no longer a threat to you, therefore not justified

[@charliechan8063]

That reporter is gorgeous n dressed soo nice

[@LosDjango007]

Police have be responsible for bullets. Civilians do too. Sad all around, but to fore that many shots is just reckless.

[@m6a2spartan57]

A bunch of irrelevant garbage. You are responsible for your projectiles flight path as a firearms holder regardless of what caused you to fire in the first place. One of the few, yet very needed lessons of a concealed carry class I think…

[@Jimmy911ism]

This guy is completely different to someone who would kill for the hell of it. Context matters.

[@GodIsGoodXavier]

Give him 6months to a year for irresponsibility shooting into a car he wasn't 100% sure that the robber hoped in. But overall he isn't the one we should be blaming. We should be blaming the robber for starting this disaster. Give the robber life

[@804Sargeant]

His wife nice

[@804Sargeant]

@It puts the lotion on its skin aye u know u will hit

[@804Sargeant]

@It puts the lotion on its skin lmao u might get yo chance if the judge throw da book at him

[@EzeePosseTV]

Wow! .. The compassion in the comments for this guy who made a grave mistake while under the influence of extreme adrenaline in self defense is astonishing. Such warm love from those who probably have never had to go through this nasty experience.

[@ladysquirrel9277]

Exactly. But that's how people are, they refuse to see all sides of situations and everything's either right or wrong, no grey area allowed, but that's not how life works.

[@EzeePosseTV]

@@ladysquirrel9277 Yep, sad but true. I couldn't have said it any better myself. Thanks for your reply.

[@Jordanfiend361]

Self defense when they’re driving away?? Lolz some y’all way to emotional to understand logic. Self defense only applies at that exact moment. Not after the fact. 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️