On March 6, 2024, 22-year-old Rameses Leonard Forward was fatally shot during an attempted robbery at an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Hollandale Circle in Arlington, Texas. According to the Arlington Police Department, Forward and three accomplices—Trevon Stewart (22), Jalen Lawrence (23), and Breanna Tarrant (22)—had conspired to rob an individual at the complex.
During the robbery attempt, their intended target, who was armed, acted in self-defense, resulting in Forward being shot. Forward was transported to Arlington Medical City Hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
Following a thorough investigation, Arlington homicide detectives obtained warrants for the arrests of Stewart, Lawrence, and Tarrant on charges of aggravated robbery. All three suspects were taken into custody. The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office determined that the individual who shot Forward acted in self-defense and would not face charges related to the incident.
Funeral services for Rameses Forward were held on March 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Palestine, Texas, with burial following at Middle Cemetery. Forward was born on July 3, 2001, and was a resident of Forney, Texas, at the time of his death.
The tragic events surrounding Forward's death highlight the dangers associated with criminal activities and the potential consequences faced by those involved. The swift arrests of his accomplices demonstrate law enforcement's commitment to addressing violent crimes and ensuring public safety.
