An 18-year-old shot inside a south Fort Worth apartment last Tuesday has died at a local hospital, according to authorities. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Trevelle Boyer and ruled his death a homicide. A man arrested at the scene remains in jail on a felony charge tied to the shooting.
Shooting at Mirabel Apartments
Fort Worth police were called shortly before 4 p.m. last Tuesday to reports of gunfire at the Mirabel Apartments in the 6300 block of Woodway Drive. Officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound inside an apartment, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He was rushed to John Peter Smith Hospital, where he later died. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner subsequently identified him as Trevelle Boyer and listed the manner of death as homicide.
Arrest and charges
Police arrested Fort Worth resident Scott Jones at the scene last Tuesday in connection with the shooting. Court records show he is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Jones is being held in the Tarrant County Jail on a $100,000 bond, according to court filings. Investigators have not released a suspected motive and say the case remains under active investigation.
Investigation under way
Officers initially detained two people for questioning at the complex, and detectives are still working to pull together video evidence and eyewitness accounts to clarify exactly what unfolded, as reported by Yahoo News. Authorities have urged anyone with cellphone video, doorbell footage or information about the incident to contact Fort Worth police. No additional arrests have been announced.
Legal status
According to court records and local reporting, Jones faces an aggravated assault charge linked to the shooting and remains jailed on a $100,000 bond while prosecutors review the case, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. The case is expected to proceed through Tarrant County courts as detectives continue gathering evidence.
Community impact
The deadly encounter has rattled residents at the Mirabel Apartments and in the surrounding neighborhood, adding to existing worries about public safety. Neighbors are watching closely as the investigation moves forward and are hoping for clarity on what led to the gunfire. Anyone with tips, security footage or other information is encouraged to contact Fort Worth police or Crime Stoppers to help investigators piece together the final moments before the shooting.
