On January 4, 2023, 17-year-old Breck Jerod "BJ" Williams Jr. was fatally shot alongside 14-year-old Adrian Daniels in a residential neighborhood in west Fort Worth, Texas. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. in the 700 block of Panay Way Drive. Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots, and upon arrival, police found the two teenagers lying in the street. Both were transported to John Peter Smith Hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.
Breck, known as "BJ" to family and friends, was remembered as a mature, selfless, and loving individual. He had a passion for music, publishing several songs and music videos under the name "Drillonfeet." His family recalled his excitement about the future, including plans to start a career and secure his own apartment while continuing his musical pursuits. Adrian Daniels, a freshman on the honor roll at Brewer High School, was described by his grandmother as a loving grandson who had texted her "Love grandma" just hours before the tragedy.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Fort Worth police arrested 18-year-old Jakari Harps on February 23, 2023. Harps was charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Williams and Daniels. Authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive for the killings. The neighborhood had experienced previous incidents of gun violence, including a drive-by shooting targeting the same house a few months earlier, though no injuries were reported in that event. Police indicated that additional arrests were expected as the investigation continued.
