Ashanti Tennille Foremar, 20, of Fort Worth, Texas, died on September 9, 2022, after being struck by a gunshot in her apartment. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a result of a gunshot wound to her upper body. Police reports state the shooting occurred when a firearm accidentally discharged while someone in the home was handling it; detectives have said the bullet struck Ashanti.

No arrests have been announced and the Fort Worth Police Department has not released suspects or identified who was handling the gun. An autopsy was performed and the investigation remains open as detectives work to clarify the circumstances.

Funeral services were held and family and friends have expressed their grief. If anyone has information about what happened in Ashanti’s apartment on September 9, 2022, please contact the Fort Worth Police Department.