Just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday in south Fort Worth, police were called to the 6700 block of Glenbrook Lane after neighbors reported the sound of gunfire in a quiet residential street. When officers arrived, they found a 15‑year‑old boy shot inside the home and immediately called for medical help. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead at about 2:22 a.m. This has shaken the neighborhood and left a grieving family searching for answers.
The victim, identified by his father as Prince Semaj Washington, was a freshman and basketball player at South Hills High School. Friends and family described him as a friendly kid with big dreams, a young teen who loved the game and had plans for his future. In a stunned conversation with reporters, his father said the family had moved into the home only a few months ago and had no idea why someone would target them.
Police said the shooting appears to be a drive‑by incident, though details remain unclear as detectives continue to investigate. There is no confirmed suspect at this time and investigators are working to piece together what led to the violence. Residents in the area remain on edge, telling reporters they were startled awake by the sound of shots and can’t believe something so deadly could happen here.
Homicide detectives have taken over the probe and are urging anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that tips from the community can be crucial in solving this kind of case. Law enforcement also confirmed the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause and manner of death.
Friends and classmates have been left in shock. On social media, classmates shared memories of Prince’s easy smile and quiet confidence on the court, while neighbors say his loss is a reminder that violence can touch any family at any time. For many in the neighborhood, this was a peaceful street, not a place they expected tragedy to strike.
A community prayer vigil was planned later Thursday, where friends, family and neighbors gathered to remember the young life lost and to call for peace in streets that too often see too much harm and heartbreak. The mood was somber, the pain raw for those who knew him and those who extend sympathy from nearby blocks.
Police continue to ask for public help as the investigation unfolds. No arrests have been announced, and detectives say they are following up on all leads as they try to bring some closure to the family and the Fort Worth community.
