16-year-old killed in Crowley shooting; suspect arrested
On August 18, 2024, at approximately 1:01 p.m., the Crowley Police Department received a 9-1-1 call regarding a shooting in the 1200 block of Celeste Street.
Officers immediately responded and administered aid until the Crowley Fire/EMS Department arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as a 16-year-old male.
The initial investigation indicates this was an isolated domestic incident.
Deeven Letroy Jones, 35, of Crowley, was located in Fort Worth later that evening, where he was taken into custody. He was immediately taken to the Tarrant County Jail and arraigned on the following charges:
Murder – Bail Set $250,000
Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence With Intent To Impair – Bail Set $10,000
The incident remains under investigation.
