Robert Earl Boozer Jr., a 16-year-old African American boy from Fort Worth, Texas, was tragically killed on May 26, 2019. Boozer was shot multiple times early in the morning at the Butler Place apartments, a public housing complex near downtown Fort Worth. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and a second teenager was also shot and seriously injured.
The second victim was transported to a hospital, but their condition was not disclosed.
The incident occurred around 2 a.m., and responding officers found Boozer with multiple gunshot wounds in a common area of the complex. According to 911 records, Boozer reportedly told someone he had been shot seven times. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Boozer's death, and the Fort Worth Police Department homicide detectives took over the investigation.
As of the latest updates, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains under investigation. Boozer's mother, Latricia Fletcher, expressed her grief and desire for justice, stating that her son was just visiting a friend at the complex and did not deserve to die in such a manner.
The community has been deeply affected by Boozer's death, and there have been calls for an end to the violence plaguing the area. The Fort Worth Police Department continues to work on the case, but no arrests or significant developments have been reported since the incident.
It's a heartbreaking story, and the search for answers and justice continues for Boozer's family and friends.
