Two-year-old Ta-Kirus Davon Jones, a Black male toddler, died from a gunshot wound on April 11, 2025, at an apartment complex on Metcalf Lane in Fort Worth, Texas. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries.

Adults who transported Ta-Kirus to the hospital told investigators the toddler allegedly shot himself, but authorities have not confirmed the exact circumstances. The Fort Worth Police Department opened an investigation to determine whether negligence or foul play was involved, including how a firearm was accessed. No arrests have been announced.

Who in the community may have seen or heard anything at the Metcalf Lane apartments on April 11 that could help clarify how Ta-Kirus gained access to the firearm?