Riley Jordan, a 14-year-old student at Martin High School, was killed by a gunshot wound inside a home on Sausalito Drive in Arlington on the evening of Friday, February 20, 2026. Riley was described by family and friends as a vibrant young man who loved football, music, working out and cherished his relationships, especially with his girlfriend, Avery. He was pronounced dead at the scene after officers responded to a shooting call around 10:30 p.m.

Police say Riley was spending time with three friends when the group gained access to a firearm and began handling it. Evidence indicates the teens were pointing the weapon at one another when it discharged, striking Riley. A 15-year-old male who was present and who fired the weapon was taken into custody and transported to the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center; he faces a charge of manslaughter. The investigation is focused on how the teenagers obtained the firearm.

The community has rallied around Riley’s grieving family, which includes his mother, a local teacher, and a candlelight vigil was planned at Veterans Park to honor him. If anyone was at the Sausalito Drive residence on February 20 or has information about how the firearm was accessed, please come forward.