# Man killed while trying to break up couple's fight

> 23-year-old man shot bystander who intervened in girlfriend's fight.
- Title: Man killed while trying to break up couple's fight | Shortify
- Summary: 23-year-old man shot bystander who intervened in girlfriend's fight. 23-year-old Isaiah Brazil charged with murder after shooting 28-year-old Samarius…
- Keywords: israel brazil, samarius johnson, dallas police, the anderson apartments, south taylor street, murder charge, FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/man-killed-while-trying-break-up-couples-fight-suspect-arrested
- Author: Grace Marocco
- Published: 2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: israel brazil, samarius johnson, dallas police, the anderson apartments, south taylor street, murder charge, news, local
## Murder charge
23-year-old Isaiah Brazil charged with murder in the Oct. 30 shooting death of 28-year-old Samarius Johnson.
## What happened
Johnson tried to intervene in a fight between Brazil and his girlfriend at a Dallas apartment complex.
## How police found him
Detectives tracked Brazil using phone records, social media, and anonymous tips.
## Key takeaway

23-year-old Isaiah Brazil charged with murder after shooting 28-year-old Samarius Johnson who tried to break up a fight between Brazil and his girlfriend.