18-year-old Fort Worth party shooting suspect arrested in Mississippi
FORT WORTH, Texas - An 18-year-old is now behind bars after being arrested for the murders of two other young men at a party in southwest Fort Worth over the summer.
Murder Suspect Arrested
Jaden Grays
What's new:
Fort Worth police confirmed Jaden Grays was arrested on Monday in Ellisville, Mississippi.
According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, the 18-year-old was taken into custody at Jones College after investigators in that area received a tip related to the Fort Worth murder case.
Grays is now charged with capital murder for the deaths of 18-year-old Thomas Cantrell and 19-year-old Emiliano Serna.
What they're saying:
"We are in contact with Texas authorities and will work closely with them to ensure that Jaden Grays’ extradition to face charges moves forward in a smooth and expeditious manner. Additionally, we greatly appreciate the assistance of Jones College, their Campus Police Department, and the Covington County Sheriff’s Department in assisting with the apprehension of this wanted person," said Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin.
What we don't know:
Police have not yet released the details about the tip that reportedly helped them connect Grays to the murders.
Fort Worth Party Shooting
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Two teens dead after a shooting at a Fort Worth party
A party in southwest Fort Worth turned deadly, leaving two people dead and a suspect on the run.
The backstory:
The deadly shooting happened in the early morning hours of July 21, 2025, at a home in the 7100 block of Avington Way.
Fort Worth police said the home was filled with teens and young adults for what was advertised as a party. One of the victims got into an argument with a suspect, and shots were fired.
Search for suspect underway after deadly shooting at Fort Worth party
A party in southwest Fort Worth turned deadly, leaving two people dead and a suspect on the run.
Witnesses carried Serna out to the street when officers arrived. Cantrell was found with an apparent gunshot wound to the neck/throat area, inside a vehicle close to the same residence. Both men later died at the hospital.
The suspect allegedly got away on foot.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the Fort Worth Police Department, the Jones County Sheriff's Office, and past news coverage.