Kearon Deon Taylor dies in fatal Fort Worth shooting

Kearon Deon Taylor dies in fatal Fort Worth shooting

Fatal Fort Worth shooting death of Kearon Deon Taylor – Obituary

Kearon Deon Taylor, a 16-year-old, was shot and killed Wednesday in Fort Worth during what police believe may have been a gambling-related dispute.

Authorities were called to the 3800 block of Great Basin Lane after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Taylor inside an apartment, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to statements from Fort Worth police, Taylor and an unidentified individual were possibly engaged in a gambling activity outdoors when the suspect brandished a firearm and fired at least once. After being shot, Taylor ran into a nearby apartment. The suspect fled the area on foot.

As of Friday morning, no arrests have been made. Fort Worth homicide detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.