On June 25, 2016, 18-year-old male Jordan Larkin was fatally shot during an unauthorized party at Studio 74, a hip-hop dance studio in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, also resulted in the death of 22-year-old male Treavon Lewis and injuries to five others. Authorities indicated that the shooting was gang-related, with multiple individuals exchanging gunfire between the studio's parking lot and an area across the street.
Jordan Larkin had
recently graduated in May 2016 from North Crowley High School in Fort Worth. He was active in the ROTC program and had aspirations of joining the military. Rex Russell, whose wife was one of Larkin's high school teachers, described him as a "great kid" who had overcome a challenging background and was steering his life in a positive direction.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Fort Worth police identified 19-year-old male Tommy Lee Ward as a suspect. Ward was arrested in connection with the incident. However, specific details regarding the charges against him or the outcome of any legal proceedings were not provided in the available sources.
A GoFundMe campaign titled "Rest Peacefully, Jordan Larkin" was organized to support his family with funeral expenses. The campaign highlighted the family's recent hardships, noting that Jordan's mother, Sandra Wilson, had lost her husband approximately six months prior to Jordan's death. The fundraiser emphasized Jordan's promising future and the profound impact of his untimely passing on his loved ones.
Jordan Larkin was survived by his mother, Sandra Dee Wilson; sisters, Tenisha Larkin and Gesaray Larkin; brothers, Anthony and Daniel Larkin; and grandmother, Cora Patterson. His funeral service was held on July 1, 2016, at Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth.
