Emiliano Serna, 19, male, a Hispanic/Latino from Fort Worth, was shot during a crowded house party in the 7100 block of Avington Way in southwest Fort Worth in the early hours around 2:30 a.m. Officers arrived to find witnesses carrying him toward the roadway; he had been shot in the upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports and memorial listings place the killing overnight on July 20, 2025, with some official death records reflecting July 21, 2025, as the date of death.
Police described the gathering as an advertised party that drew a large crowd. According to investigators, an altercation between Emiliano Serna, 19, male, and another person escalated into gunfire, after which the suspected shooter fled on foot. A second victim, 18-year-old Logan Cantrell, was found nearby in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the neck and also died at the scene. Detectives said they were working to determine whether the same suspect was responsible for both shootings. As of the latest public reports following the incident, no arrests had been announced and authorities continued to seek information.
In the days that followed, family and friends mourned Emiliano Serna, 19, male, gathering for a balloon release and sharing remembrances that painted a portrait of a kind, outgoing teenager whose life ended amid the chaos of a summer party. Online memorials and fundraisers reflected the community’s grief, while local Spanish-language coverage amplified the family’s pleas for tips to help detectives identify the shooter.
