Suspect sought in shooting

One man held, another’s charge dropped in attack that killed 2

One man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in a weekend shooting that left two dead and four others in critical condition, including a former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant, but authorities said late Thursday they are still searching for a second suspect.

Investigators Tuesday had charged Harvey Jones, 34, with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to court documents. Harvey Jones is currently being held in the Harris County Jail without bail.

Initially, his brother, Jeremy Jones, 28, was charged with capital murder, but late Thursday charges were dismissed against him.

A spokesman for the Harris County District Attorney’s office said that Jeremy Jones’ alibi was credible, but he declined to elaborate any further.

The brothers turned themselves in to authorities late Wednesday night in connection with the shooting Sunday at the Haverstock Hills apartment complex, which has a history of being a breeding ground for crime and gang activity.

Sam Cammack, one of Jeremy Jones’ attorneys for an ongoing and unrelated case, disputed witness’ statements that led to the brothers’ arrests.

Jeremy Jones was 15 to 20 miles away from Haverstock Hills during the shooting, Cammack said. The sister of the Jones brothers, also listed in court documents as being at the complex, was likely away at work, Cammack said.

“There are a lot of inconsistencies in there,” Cammack said of the witness statements. “And rightfully so. There was a lot of chaos going on at that scene that afternoon.”

Cammack has been contacted by the Jones family, he said. He and another attorney at his firm are considering representing at least one of the brothers for this case, Sam Cammack said.

Jeremy Jones remained in custody on unrelated charges with a bond of $35,000.

Sunday’s shooting began when Harvey Jones’ common law wife who lives in the Haverstock Hills complex, Jacqueline Brown, got in a spat with the victims. She was angry that people were loitering outside of her apartment, according to court documents.

Christopher Beatty and Gary Wayne Rusher — the brother of the “Top Model” contestant — died in the gunfire. Arthur Larkin, Ty’bra Baptiste, “Top Model” contestant Brandy Rusher and her other brother, Isiah Rusher were wounded.

Beatty’s brother, Sean Beatty, lived in the complex at the time of the shooting. Larkin, who was the Rushers’ in-law, was also a resident.

The Jones brothers had remained at large for two days after their charges were filed Tuesday.

The sheriff’s office declined to clarify whether the sister of the Jones brothers is also wanted in the case.