Fort Worth Man Arrested After Deadly Shooting
A 19-year-old suspect surrendered to police following a fatal shooting at a Northwest Fort Worth residence.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Violence
Eric Titues III, 19, has been arrested for the murder of his 40-year-old husband, Kendrick Malone. The shooting occurred inside a home on the 6300 block of Sloop Street following a domestic altercation.
Why it matters
The shooting occurred after a physical fight between the couple over infidelity, marking a tragic end to an internal dispute. One of the victim's children was present in the home at the time but was moved upstairs before the violence escalated.
Eric Titues III was taken into custody by police at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday after surrendering through his legal counsel. He is currently facing murder charges related to the incident on Sloop Street.
The players
Eric Titues III
He is a 19-year-old man who surrendered to authorities following a domestic shooting.
Kendrick Malone
He was a 40-year-old man killed during an altercation at his home.
Lesa Pamplin
She is the defense attorney who surrendered the suspect to police custody.
The details
The suspect allegedly shot Kendrick Malone from a bedroom doorway after a physical fight involving pushing, shoving, and kicking. Titues fled the residence at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday before turning himself in the following evening.
Timeline
The incident occurred in a Northwest Fort Worth home late Tuesday night, September 15, 2026.
The suspect departed the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. on September 15, 2026.
Defense attorney Lesa Pamplin facilitated the suspect's surrender at 5:15 p.m. on September 16, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern established by the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program's domestic homicide statistics regarding the prevalence of interpersonal violence in private residences. Domestic violence homicides remain a significant portion of violent crime statistics within major urban jurisdictions.
The incident occurred in a private residence on Sloop Street and does not represent an ongoing threat to the general public in Fort Worth. Residents in the neighborhood should contact the local police department if they have additional information regarding the events of Tuesday night.
The takeaway
Domestic disputes that escalate to physical violence often reach a lethal threshold quickly, leaving families and communities devastated. Safety experts recommend seeking professional mediation or external support during high-conflict domestic periods to prevent such escalations.
Further reading
Learn more about local safety trends in our Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Durham Herald Sun.
