Fort Worth security guard charged for shooting burglar – FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

Fort Worth security guard charged for shooting burglar  FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

A Fort Worth security guard faces a murder charge after fatally shooting a suspected jewelry thief fleeing La Gran Plaza mall. Police determined the suspect posed no imminent threat. A security guard is facing a murder charge for fatally shooting a Fort Worth burglary suspect police say was unjustified. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more. FORT WORTH, Texas – A Fort Worth mall security guard told police he fatally shot a suspected jewelry thief because the man had a hammer in his hand and ran past a child while fleeing, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Fort Worth police arrested Tyron Henton on Friday in connection to the Oct. 14 shooting at La Gran Plaza shopping mall shortly before closing.

Police said Henton was working as a security guard inside the mall when he shot and killed a man who used a blunt object to smash a jewelry kiosk. The man ran across the parking lot before collapsing near Seminary Drive. He died shortly after police arrived on scene. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as 20-year-old Deavyn Holt. A security guard has been charged with murder after police said he shot and killed a man who was smashing a jewelry kiosk at a Fort Worth shopping center. According to a newly released arrest warrant affidavit, Henton is