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Grottoes man indicted by grand jury for murder in March homicide

Crystal Graham
Tristen Michael Moore
Tristen Michael Moore

A suspect in a murder investigation from March is now under arrest following an investigation by the Harrisonburg Police Department.

Tristen Michael Moore, 27, of Grottoes, was indicted by a Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Grand Jury on Monday.

According to police, HPD officers responded to the 100 block of North High Street on March 30 for a 911 call concerning an unresponsive male.

The man, John Michael Carter, 42, who resided at the residence, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Northern Virginia Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide the following day.

HPD’s major crimes unit conducted an extensive investigation and was able to identify Moore as a suspect in the homicide.

The grand jury indicted Moore on:

  • 18.2-32 – Murder in first degree
  • 18.2-53.1 – Use of firearm while committing murder

The United States Marshals Service apprehended Moore without incident following the indictment.

He is currently being held at the Rockingham/Harrisonburg Regional Jail.

 
 




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Crystal Graham

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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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