On May 21, 2023, 14-year-old Le'Drevion "Bobo" Winfield was tragically shot and killed in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. in the 8200 block of Maybach Lane, within the 2900 Broadmoor apartment complex. Le'Drevion and another teenage boy were approached by three assailants in a breezeway of the apartment building. The attackers fired upon them with a handgun, fatally wounding Le'Drevion with a gunshot to the chest, as determined by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's
Office. The second victim was hospitalized; however, his condition at the time was not publicly disclosed.
Le'Drevion was a well-regarded student at Leonard Middle School in Fort Worth, known for his academic achievements as an A&B Honor Roll student and his participation in various sports, including football, basketball, track, and the school band. His well-mannered demeanor and charming smile endeared him to family, teachers, coaches, and peers alike. In the wake of his death, there was an increased police presence at Leonard Middle School to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.
As of the latest available information, the three suspects involved in the shooting had not been apprehended, and the Fort Worth Police Department's homicide investigation remained ongoing. The community continued to mourn the loss of a promising young life, while authorities urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward to aid in bringing those responsible to justice.
