Crime

Fort Worth man arrested on murder, engaging in organized crime in his brother’s death

A 23-year-old man faces charges of murder and engaging in organized crime in a May shooting that killed his younger brother.
A 23-year-old man faces charges of murder and engaging in organized crime in a May shooting that killed his younger brother. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A 23-year-old man faces charges of murder and engaging in organized criminal activity in a May shooting that killed his 21-year-old brother, according to police records.

Keon Sanders was arrested and booked into the Fort Worth City Jail on Thursday afternoon in connection with the slaying of Kyron Sanders.

Kyron Sanders was killed May 6 at the Tides at 5400 apartment complex in the 5400 block of Boca Agua Drive, in east Fort Worth. He died from multiple gunshot wounds.

Police previously said that the victim and several other people became involved in an altercation that led to the shooting inside an apartment. A 911 caller reported hearing someone screaming that he had a gun and would shoot.

After his arrest, Keon Sanders was transferred to the Tarrant County Jail, with bond set at $204,000. He also faces two counts of continuous violence against his family, one count of violating a bond or protective order, and three counts of burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit another felony related to previous incidents, according to jail and court records.

This story was originally published June 7, 2024 at 12:28 PM.

Amy McDaniel
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Amy McDaniel edits stories about criminal justice, breaking news and education for the Star-Telegram.
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