From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Alex Boyer · · 1m 10s
Fort Worth security guard charged with murder
Fort Worth security guard faces murder charge after police say his deadly force was unjustified.
In brief
Fort Worth security guard faces murder charge after police say his deadly force was unjustified. Fort Worth security guard Tyron Henton was charged with murder after police determined his use of force was unjustified when he shot a burglar who posed no imminent threat. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort…
Security guard charged with murder
Fort Worth security guard Tyron Henton faces murder charge after fatally shooting 20-year-old Deavyn Holt.
Police say force was unjustified
Police determined Holt posed no imminent threat to anyone based on witness accounts and security video.
Holt's actions at mall
Holt entered wearing a black mask, used a hammer to smash jewelry kiosk, and took off running.
Henton's claim
Henton said he shot Holt because he held a hammer near a child while fleeing.
Henton's actions
Henton fired two sequences of shots while chasing Holt inside and outside the mall.
Police conclusion
Police believe Henton committed murder due to unjustified use of force.
Henton held in jail
Henton is being held in Tarrant County jail with $100,000 bond.
The main idea
Fort Worth security guard Tyron Henton was charged with murder after police determined his use of force was unjustified when he shot a burglar who posed no imminent threat.
