Lafayette, IN, November 6, 2026 — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Maria Davalos and her son, Ariel Arellano Jr., in Lufkin, Texas. The Lufkin Police Department announced the arrest of Jeremiah McGee, who resided next door to the victims in a duplex.

Investigators have indicated that disputes over Wi-Fi access were a contributing factor in the incident. The exact timeline of these disputes and the specific nature of the conflict were not immediately detailed.

Maria Davalos and Ariel Arellano Jr. were found deceased following the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of their bodies and the timeline leading up to the arrest were not fully elaborated upon in the initial reports.

Jeremiah McGee was identified as the suspect and taken into custody. Further details regarding the arrest, including the date of the arrest and any charges filed, were not provided. The investigation is ongoing.

Story summarized from the original created by Stephanie Frazier, Jordan Gartner on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.

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