Teenager Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting Outside Malibu Jack's

Fatal Shooting at Malibu Jack's

• 🎯 A shooting outside Malibu Jack's indoor amusement park in North Richland Hills resulted in the death of 21-year-old Desila Jones.
• ⚡ Another 23-year-old man was injured and is recovering.
• 🔍 The incident began as an altercation inside the business that escalated and moved outside as the park was closing.

Suspect Apprehended and Charges

• 📍 The suspect, 18-year-old Ty Christristen Reed from Fort Worth, was apprehended near the city limits.
• 🔫 Officers believe Reed was in possession of the murder weapon at the time of his arrest.
• ⚖️ Reed faces nine charges, including one count of murder, two counts of aggravated assault against a public servant, four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and two counts of reckless endangerment of a child.

Role of Off-Duty Officers

• 🚨 Two off-duty North Richland Hills police officers, working security inside Malibu Jack's, heard the shots fired.
• 🛡️ Evidence suggests the suspect was shooting at the officers.
• 👏 One officer returned fire while the other provided aid to the survivor with a tourniquet, actions credited with preventing further injuries.

Ongoing Investigation

• ❓ The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation, and no connection has been made between the suspect and the victims.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It is unclear if the endangerment charges relate to the victim's 4-year-old son or other children present at the business.