15-year-old Fort Worth homicide victim had a ‘gentle spirit and kind heart’

The teenage victim of a shooting in far south Fort Worth on Dec. 22 has been identified as 15-year-old Ricardo Casarez Acevedo III, according to his family.

Police responded to a residence in the 7400 block of Snow Ridge Drive about 2:25 p.m. last Monday, officials said. They found Acevedo with gunshot wounds to the upper torso.

Acevedo was taken to a nearby hospital but died while in transit, police said.

Acevedo was described in an online obituary as “a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend whose presence brought light, love, and meaning to the lives of all who knew him.”

“His smile, gentle spirit, and kind heart left a lasting impression that will never be forgotten,” his family wrote. “Though his time on earth was far too short, the love he shared and the memories he created will live on forever in the hearts of his family and friends.”

The teen wanted to graduate high school early and pursue a trade while also focusing on a music career, according to a GoFundMe for his family.

So far, over $1,500 of the fundraiser’s $6,000 goal has been met, according to GoFundMe.

At the time of the shooting, no suspect had been arrested, Fort Worth police said.

Officials could not be immediately reached Tuesday afternoon for an update on the investigation.