Malik Deandre Sims, a 19-year-old Black man from Fort Worth, Texas, was a loving young man who was full of character, according to his sister, Charmaine Sims. His sudden death was an unexpected and heartbreaking tragedy for his family. Because Malik did not have insurance, his sister organized a fundraiser to help cover the costs of his funeral.
On the late evening of June 10, 2022, shots were fired in the 2200 block of Carverly Drive in Fort Worth.
Malik was found shot at a home near Martin Luther King Park, two blocks north of Dunbar High School. He was rushed to a local emergency room, but his injuries were too severe.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office determined that Malik died from a gunshot wound to the head and neck area. He was pronounced dead at approximately 9:15 p.m. In the immediate aftermath, Fort Worth detectives began searching for the person responsible for the shooting but had not publicly identified a suspect or a motive.
Two months later, the investigation led to a significant development. In August 2022, Fort Worth police arrested a 16-year-old and charged him with murder in connection with Malik's death. Authorities reported that the suspect was 15 years old at the time of the shooting. Due to the suspect’s age, the police department declined to release his name or provide additional details about the case. As of August 2022, the case was proceeding through the justice system.
