US Marshals capture teen wanted for murders in Tarrant and Birmingham after foot chase

A 19-year-old wanted on murder charges in two cities – Tarrant and Birmingham – was captured Wednesday by the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Eddie Jordan Jr. and Javaris Russell Jr. are charged with capital murder in the Jan. 22 shooting death of 36-year-old Buford Troman “Pete” White.

Russell remains at large.

U.S. Marshal Marty Keely said the fugitive task force members – in search of Jordan – were conducting surveillance earlier today on 32nd Place North when they spotted Jordan get into a blue Volkswagen Jetta.

The deputy marshals tried to stop the car in the 2900 block of 21st Avenue North.

The car slowed and Jordan jumped out and ran. He was taken into custody after a brief foot chase.

The female also was captured a short time later.

Keely said two guns were recovered from the vehicle, including one equipped with a machine gun conversion device.

The second gun had been reported stolen.

Jordan is also charged in a separate Birmingham homicide, authorities said. Details of that case weren’t immediately available.

Eddie Jordan Jr., left, and Javaris Russell Jr., right, are wanted on capital murder charges in the 2025 shooting death of a Tarrant man outside his home.Tarrant Police Department

Tarrant police last week announced the charges against the teens and said they, along with the U.S. Marshals, were actively searching for the suspects.

The Tarrant slaying happened about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, on Mountain Drive.

A neighbor told police White had just backed in his driveway and exited his vehicle when someone opened fire on him.

Police Chief Wendell Major at the time of the homicide said investigators believe White was targeted and said at least 15 shots were fired. White was struck three times in the chest, and the vehicle peppered with bullet holes.

White’s mother found him wounded and called 911. He was pronounced dead on the scene at 7:33 p.m.

White worked with his father as a concrete finisher. He was also a musician and songwriter.

Major said money and illegal drugs were found at the scene.

Det. Jacob Rouse said White knew at least one of the suspects, but said authorities aren’t disclosing how they knew each at this time.

Rouse the motive is not being released at this time.

Investigators were able to identify a suspect vehicle and used that information, as well as other undisclosed evidence, to identify and charge the suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call Tarrant police at 205-849-2811 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.