Fort Worth, Texas - Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a shopping center named "La Gran Plaza" in the 4200 block of South Freeway on the city's south side. Officers responded to the scene Wednesday, October 14, 2026, around 8:38 p.m. after reports of a disturbance involving an adult man who was reportedly using a blunt object to break the glass casing of a jewelry kiosk inside the complex.
According to investigators, a security guard stationed at the shopping center was nearby when the vandalism occurred and opened fire on the suspect, hitting him at least once. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under review by detectives.
After being shot, the man fled on foot across the parking lot before collapsing near Seminary Drive, not far from the South Freeway corridor. Responding officers attempted to provide emergency aid, and Fort Worth Fire Department crews arrived to assist, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed that no Fort Worth officers discharged their weapons during the incident and that no other injuries were reported. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as 20-year-old Deavyn Lee Holt and ruled the manner of death as a Homicide.
After further investigation, detectives arrested the security guard identified as 31-year-old Tyron Henton. Henton was taken into custody on Friday, October 16th, and charged him with Murder. His bond was set at $100,000.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Fort Worth police at 817-392-4222 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477).
