Donnell Smith Jr., 50, was fatally shot during a robbery at his apartment in the 3600 block of Oak Tree Circle in southwest Fort Worth on January 25, 2024. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. when two suspects entered the residence and tried to rob Smith and two other men, aged 65 and 39. A confrontation led to gunfire; officers found Smith deceased from a gunshot wound to the chest. One of the other victims was in the apartment and taken to a local hospital, while the third victim later sought medical care independently. Both survived.

Fort Worth police arrested 20-year-old Zarion Evans of Crowley on February 19, 2024, on suspicion of capital murder; he was booked into custody on February 20. Authorities have not disclosed information about the second suspect or whether further arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.