O’Mya Marie Curtis, a 21-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on September 11, 2020, while driving on the interstate in Fort Worth, TX. She was the eldest daughter of Eric Curtis and the second of his children to pass away, following the death of his son Eric Jr. in 2009. The circumstances surrounding her death were initially unclear, but it was later determined that she was murdered.
The investigation into O’Mya Marie Curtis's death revealed that she was shot multiple times in
the parking lot of an apartment complex in west Fort Worth. The suspect, identified as 49-year-old Arthur Vasquez, was found shortly after the shooting and engaged in a police chase. The chase ended when Vasquez stopped his vehicle and shot himself, resulting in his death. The case was treated as a suspected murder-suicide.
Law enforcement authorities conducted a thorough investigation, but no officers or civilians were injured during the incident. The case remains under investigation, and the Fort Worth Police Department continues to work to uncover all details surrounding the tragic event.
O’Mya Marie Curtis's death has deeply affected her family and community, prompting a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover the costs of traveling, lodging, and properly memorializing her. The fundraiser was organized by David Lankster on behalf of Eric Curtis, who has received significant support from friends and family.
The loss of O’Mya Marie Curtis has left a lasting impact on those who knew her, and her memory continues to be honored by her loved ones and community members.
