On January 29, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Fort Worth police responded to a shooting incident in the 1000 block of Northwest 16th Street in the city's Northside neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals suffering from critical gunshot wounds to the head. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where one succumbed to his injuries. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office later identified the deceased as 51-year-old Samuel Sosa Campos Jr.
In the immediate aftermath, authorities withheld details regarding potential suspects or motives, citing the early stages of the investigation. However, subsequent reports indicate that a man was arrested in connection with the shooting. This individual had a prior criminal history, including a 2017 conviction for a similar offense involving a firearm.
As of December 27, 2024, the Fort Worth Police Department's recent arrest records do not list any new arrests related to this case. The investigation remains active, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing closure to the family of Samuel Sosa Campos Jr.
