Kory Smith was 13 and a student at Crowley Middle School when he was killed at a Valentine’s Day party in Fort Worth on February 12, 2022. The gathering on East Baltimore Avenue turned violent after an argument, and shots were fired; Kory, an innocent bystander, suffered a gunshot wound to the head, was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital, and died that evening.

A 19-year-old, Simieon Joseph, also died in the same shooting; he was shot in the back and pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say they are seeking the suspect or suspects and have asked the public for information.

The community has organized fundraising to help the victims’ families. Can anyone who attended the party or has information about the shooting contact the Fort Worth Police Department?