Kory Smith, a 13-year-old boy from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically lost his life on February 12, 2022. Kory, who was a student at Crowley Middle School, was attending a Valentine's Day party when the incident occurred. The party, held at a house on East Baltimore Avenue in central Fort Worth, turned violent when an argument broke out, leading to shots being fired. Kory was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.
He was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head and succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
The investigation into Kory Smith's death has been ongoing. The Fort Worth Police Department has not yet released a motive for the shooting, and no arrests have been made. The authorities have been tight-lipped about the details of the case, only stating that they are still looking for the suspect or suspects involved. The incident has left the community in shock, and Kory's family is devastated by the loss of their young son.
Simieon Joseph, a 19-year-old male, was also a victim of the same shooting. He was shot in the back and died at the scene. Simieon was a recent graduate of Crowley High School and was pursuing a career in rap music. His family described him as a lovable person who was the life of the party. The deaths of Kory Smith and Simieon Joseph have highlighted the issue of gun violence in Fort Worth, with the police department reporting an increase in homicides compared to the previous year.
The Fort Worth Police Department has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. The community has rallied around the families of the victims, with online fundraising campaigns set up to help cover funeral costs. The tragic deaths of Kory Smith and Simieon Joseph serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence on young lives and the urgent need for solutions to prevent such incidents in the future.
