Crime
16-year-old Kearon Taylor killed in Fort Worth shooting
The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains unidentified.
FORT WORTH, Texas — A 16-year-old boy was found shot to death inside a Fort Worth apartment on Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
Fort Worth police officers responded to a shooting call around 8:00 p.m. in the 3800 block of Great Basin Lane.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the teenage victim inside an apartment suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified the victim as Kearon Deon Taylor, age 16.
An autopsy confirmed that Taylor died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
According to investigators, preliminary information indicates that Taylor and the suspect were possibly engaged in gambling outside the apartment complex when a confrontation occurred.
Police believe the suspect shot Taylor during the altercation, after which Taylor attempted to flee into the apartment.
The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains unidentified.
As of Thursday morning, no arrests have been made.
Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with tips related to the incident is asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department or submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.