ARLINGTON, Texas — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting along Interstate 20 in November that claimed the life of 29-year-old Bre’Asia Johnson, who was pregnant.
The suspect, identified as Malik Miner, 29, was apprehended on December 10 by the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force in Midlothian. Arlington Police secured warrants charging Miner with Capital Murder, three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and one count of Deadly Conduct.
Background of the Fatal Incident
The incident occurred on November 12. A 28-year-old man reported that he and his girlfriend, Bre’Asia Johnson, were shot while driving along I-20 near Bowman Springs Road. The driver pulled into a parking lot in the 4900 block of Little Road to meet first responders.
- The Victim: Johnson was found unresponsive in the passenger seat with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
- The Injured: The 28-year-old male driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but was later released.
- Children Present: Two children in the back seat of the vehicle were taken to the hospital as a precaution but were not seriously injured.
- Additional Vehicle: A second vehicle was struck by gunfire, but the occupants were unharmed and not involved in the incident.
Targeted Attack and Key Evidence
Detectives quickly determined the shooting was a targeted attack. The investigation revealed that Miner had a prior romantic relationship with Johnson and was involved in an ongoing feud with Johnson’s current 28-year-old boyfriend (the driver).
Key evidence leading to Miner’s arrest included:
- Phone Analysis: Police executed a search warrant on Miner’s home and seized his cell phone. A review confirmed previous communication between Miner and the 28-year-old male victim.
- Location Data: Detectives compared the cell phone location records of both Miner and Johnson. They found that Miner’s movements on the night of the shooting were nearly identical to Johnson’s, placing him at the scene of the crime.
Miner is currently being held on multiple felony charges, with the most serious charge of Capital Murder reflecting the death of a pregnant woman.
