On October 29, 2023, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Fort Worth police responded to a shooting incident in the 4700 block of E. Lancaster Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found two individuals with gunshot wounds. One victim, identified as 28-year-old Semaj Lewis, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was transported to a hospital; however, their condition was not disclosed.
Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation had occurred between the suspect and the victims, during which the suspect brandished a firearm and discharged it, resulting in the injuries. The suspect was present at the scene when police arrived and was immediately taken into custody. Authorities have not released the suspect's identity, and further details about the incident remain under investigation.
Following the incident, funeral services for Semaj Lewis were held on December 15, 2023, at the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama. Public visitation took place on December 14, 2023. The community mourned the loss of Lewis, whose life was tragically cut short by the violent events in Fort Worth.
As the investigation continues, Fort Worth police have not provided additional information regarding the suspect's motives or any potential charges. The incident has prompted discussions about community safety and the prevalence of firearms, with residents calling for increased measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
