Juvenile killed in apparent accidental shooting in East Fort Worth
FORT WORTH – A 16-year-old boy is dead after an accidental shooting in East Fort Worth.
Fort Worth police responded to a shooting call in the on Avenue L near Little Street at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, they found the victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Demariion Henton.
Police said the shooting happened when one juvenile was handling a handgun and the weapon fired, striking Henton. Detectives identified a suspect and conducted interviews, but have not made an arrest.
Paramedics responded to the scene but were unable to save Henton's life.
Fort Worth PD's homicide unit is leading the investigation. Police have not identified the other juvenile involved or released details about where the gun came from.