A Texas man died from a gunshot wound to the head following a dispute over French fries at a Fort Worth apartment complex on January 28, 2026. Fort Worth Police responded around 6:30 p.m. near the 9500 block of Jeremiah Drive, where they found the victim and performed CPR before he was rushed to a hospital, succumbing hours later.
Incident Details
The shooting stemmed from an argument between friends in the same complex—the victim refused to share his fries, escalating a verbal fight into gunfire. Witnesses identified the suspect, who fled immediately after; police searched his apartment and the area without success.
Investigation Status
Fort Worth’s Gun Violence Unit is leading the manhunt, describing it as an isolated incident with no broader public threat. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will confirm the victim’s identity, cause, and manner of death. Tips are sought via Fort Worth PD at 817-392-4330 or Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477 (or 469tips.com).
This petty trigger echoes rising petty violence trends, differing sharply from prior cases’ premeditated brutality (arson/stabbings), but highlights gun access risks among acquaintances.
