Two teens arrested for fatal shooting near Haltom City apartments

HALTOM CITY, Texas - Two juvenile suspects have been arrested in the Sunday shooting death of another young man in Haltom City.

Police said two boys, ages 15 and 16, were taken into custody and being held on murder charges.

The victim has been identified as 16-year-old Christopher Cashen.

Police responded about 2 p.m. Sunday for a shots fired call in the 6300 block of Baker Boulevard. Responding officers found a young man who had been shot in the abdomen near the Rio Vista Apartments. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Officials said their investigation led to the capture of the two underage suspects, but they didn’t elaborate on any details. Both teens lived in Richland Hills.

Police also said they are still working to determine the motive for the fatal shooting.

The two suspects are being held in the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center.