Armani Jewel Fields, a 19-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Lufkin, Texas, tragically lost his life on March 3, 2020, in Tyler, Texas. Fields was one of three victims involved in a shooting incident at The Foundry apartments in Tyler. The incident began as a drug deal between three individuals, which escalated into an altercation. Fields was shot and killed during this altercation.
Tyler police identified Fields and another victim, Tristan Craig, 20, of Henderson, who was
shot but managed to drive himself to the hospital and is now stable. The third victim, a female who has yet to be identified, was shot while in her apartment but was not involved in the altercation and is also stable. Multiple weapons were recovered from the scene.
Detectives have stated that they know the identity of the person who fled the scene but have not yet released this information to the media. The Tyler Police Department and Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers are actively seeking information regarding the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
The tragic death of Armani Jewel Fields has deeply affected the community, and the Tyler Police Department continues to work diligently to bring those responsible to justice. The case remains open, and the search for suspects continues as part of the ongoing investigation.
