Marc DeWayne Boyd Jr., a 17-year-old African American male from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 7, 2022. Marc was known for his ambition and dreams of becoming a licensed barber and opening his own barbershop. He was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his firstborn son, Marc DeWayne Boyd III. Marc was a dedicated student at O.D.
Wyatt High School and worked in food service to support his education.
Marc's untimely death occurred during a quadruple homicide on the 1200 block of Jessamine Street in Fort Worth. The incident was believed to be a botched robbery involving drugs. According to police reports, the shooting happened when a suspect in a Dodge Challenger approached an SUV, leading to a shootout. Marc, along with three other teenagers, was shot inside the SUV. Unfortunately, Marc and three others, Ricky Jovon Craddock , Jaizson Deshaun Nash , and Amari’yon Kemon Cravin , lost their lives.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was likely related to a drug deal gone wrong. Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing the scene in the Dodge Challenger. Despite the ongoing investigation, the suspect remains at large. The community and the victims' families have been deeply affected by this tragedy, with many calling for justice and accountability.
The Fort Worth Police Department has been actively working on the case, but the suspect has not yet been apprehended. The families of the victims, including Marc's mother, Nikki Craddock, and his father, Marc Boyd Sr., are mourning the loss of their loved ones and seeking closure. The community has come together to support the families and to find ways to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Marc DeWayne Boyd Jr.'s death has left a significant impact on his family, friends, and the entire community. His dreams and aspirations will always be remembered, and his legacy will continue to inspire those who knew him.
