On August 19, 2024, 29-year-old DaVon Lamar Collins tragically lost his life in a shooting incident in Fort Worth, Texas. The event occurred in the early hours at a residence in the 2400 block of Ross Avenue, where officers responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals with fatal gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigations indicated that a verbal altercation had escalated, leading the suspect to produce a handgun and fire multiple rounds, striking both victims.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified one of the deceased as 45-year-old Fermin Lucio Ramirez, who resided at the address where the shooting took place. The identity of the second victim was not disclosed in the available sources. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle immediately after the shooting. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large. Fort Worth police have been actively investigating the incident, seeking any information that could lead to the apprehension of the individual responsible for this double homicide.
DaVon Collins was born on September 6, 1994, in Euclid, Ohio, to Racquel Lavon Eads and James Louis Collins. He spent his early years in Lorain County, Ohio, where he was an active member of his community, participating in various activities such as baseball, football, swimming, and karate. He was also involved in youth programs at Greater Victory Christian Ministries and had a love for animals, especially his cat, George. In his teenage years, DaVon and his mother relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where he graduated from Keys High School in 2013 and attended Tyler Junior College. He aspired to enter the fashion industry and remained a passionate fan of Cleveland sports teams, particularly The Ohio State University football team.
The loss of DaVon has left a profound void in the lives of his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Racquel Lavon Eads; his father, James Louis Collins; his grandmother, Paulette Eads; and several loving uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held on August 31, 2024, at Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine, Texas, where loved ones gathered to honor his memory and celebrate his life.
As the investigation into the circumstances surrounding DaVon's death continues, the Fort Worth Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice. The community remains hopeful that the ongoing efforts of law enforcement will lead to a resolution and provide some measure of closure to those affected by this tragic event.
