Tyshawn James Groves, 31, of Haslet, Texas, was fatally shot on February 5, 2022, in Arlington during a dispute that began over the purchase of cell phones. Groves had asked 22-year-old Jacob Yi to buy iPhones for him at an AT&T store on South Cooper Street and agreed to pay Yi for his help. After Yi purchased the phones and Groves paid him, Yi tried to leave with the phones and Groves’ debit card.

When Groves confronted him, Yi shot Groves multiple times, killing him. A 29-year-old man who was with Groves was also shot and sustained serious but reportedly non-life-threatening injuries. Yi was arrested shortly after the shooting and charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm by a felon.

What information can anyone who knew Tyshawn or witnessed the incident share that might add context to what happened that day?