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Teen Charged With Murder in Malibu Jack’s Parking-Lot Killing of 21-Year-Old Mother in North Richland Hills

Police say the shooting followed the suspect’s ejection over a wristwatch dispute.

Overview

  • Tychriston Reed, 18, of Fort Worth, was arrested hours after the attack and is charged with murder, multiple aggravated-assault counts—including against a public servant—and reckless endangerment of a child.
  • Investigators say he fired into the Malibu Jack’s lot, killing 21-year-old DaShayla Jones as her four-year-old son watched and injuring a 23-year-old man who is expected to recover.
  • Police report the confrontation began inside the indoor park and moved outside after security removed the suspect over the reported wristwatch dispute.
  • Three 18-year-olds were initially detained at the scene, but two were later cleared in the homicide and held on unrelated class C charges.
  • Authorities say a potential conviction could bring a life sentence, and the victim’s family and local advocates are calling for stronger security at family-oriented venues.