ARLINGTON, Texas — A 14-year-old boy was killed in a shooting incident on Sausalito Drive, Arlington police say.
Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:31 p.m. on February 20, 2026, where they found the victim unresponsive in a bedroom. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a press release from the Arlington Police Department.
Investigators revealed that the victim and several friends were in possession of a gun and reportedly playing with it just before the shooting occurred. A teenage boy, who was present in the room, has been arrested and charged with one count of manslaughter. Due to his juvenile status, his name has not been released. He has been transported to the Tarrant County Juvenile Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the deceased.