Texas Department of Public Safety anounces the arrest of Capital Murder suspect
Hood County – On February 15, 2025, Angel Ralph Morales was arrested in Tarrant County. Morales was wanted for Capital Murder in the death of Billy Sheffield IV. In addition to Morales’ arrest, three additional people were arrested for hindering the apprehension of a fugitive. The Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Ranger Division, thanks our partners at the Hood County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Worth Police Department, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, U.S. Marshal Service, Ellis County Crime Stoppers, and all other agencies and citizens that assisted in locating this murderer.
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Hood County – On February 12th, 2025 at approximately 1:20 PM, Hood County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to investigate a report of a gunshot victim at a residence in the 3000 block of Gerry Drive in Hood County. The victim, identified as Billy Sheffield IV (white male, 20 years of age), later passed away at an area hospital. The Texas Rangers and the Hood County Sherriff’s Office have identified four suspects; Angel Ralph Morales (Hispanic male, 18 years old), Alex Cisneros (Hispanic male, 17 years old), Gabriel Issac Ocanas (Hispanic male, 20 years old), and a 16-year-old Hispanic male. Cisneros, Ocanas, and the 16-year-old Hispanic male have been arrested for Capital Murder.
Angel Morales is currently wanted for Capital Murder and is not in custody. Morales was last known to live in Palmer, Texas. Morales is considered to be armed and dangerous. If seen contact local law enforcement.
Crime Stoppers will award up to $1,000 for tips leading to Morales’ arrest. Tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at (972) 937-PAYS or https://gov.texas.gov/organization/crime-stoppers/homepage.
William Lockridge
Sergeant, Safety Education, Media and Communications
Texas Department of Public Safety