Aaron Marquis Hall, a 16-year-old African American male from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically lost his life on August 6, 2022. Hall was fatally shot in the head during an attempted robbery by 18-year-old Destinee Alexus Oneal. The incident occurred in the 9700 block of Legacy Drive, and Hall died in a vehicle parked at a nearby QuikTrip. Oneal was arrested on August 16, 2022, and charged with capital murder.
She remained in custody with a bond set at $100,000.
In addition to Oneal, two other suspects, Derrick Young Jr., 20, and Corde Smith, 20, were later indicted on capital murder charges in connection with Hall's death. Fort Worth police have not provided detailed evidence supporting the arrests, but court records indicate that the suspects were involved in the robbery during which Hall was shot.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Hall's cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head. The case has drawn significant attention, and a GoFundMe fundraiser was set up to assist Hall's family with funeral expenses.
The investigation into Aaron Marquis Hall's death continues, with the Fort Worth Police Department and Tarrant County authorities working to gather more evidence and build a strong case against the suspects. The community has rallied around Hall's family, offering support and condolences during this difficult time.