Burleson Police Department launched a detailed probe into a fatal shooting at Bailey Lake parking lot on December 7, 2025, around 11:33 p.m., following urgent gunfire reports from witnesses. Officers arrived swiftly to find 17 year old Keighan unresponsive in the drivers seat of a sedan, suffering multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and limbs.
Paramedics rendered immediate aid, transporting him to Texas Health Huguley Hospital where he succumbed shortly after arrival, with the Tarrant County Medical Examiner confirming multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death.
The incident stemmed from a narcotics transaction gone awry, involving Keighan and another 17 year old male who sustained a non life threatening leg wound while in the same vehicle.
Detectives interviewed the surviving victim, who described three suspects approaching for the drug exchange before an argument escalated into gunfire from close range. Evidence at the scene included scattered shell casings from a handgun and traces of suspected marijuana, underscoring the perils of such clandestine deals in public spaces.
Keighan, a junior at Burleson High School with a passion for soccer and video game design, balanced academics in computer science with weekend shifts at a local fast food outlet. Raised in a close knit family by his single mother, a school cafeteria worker, alongside two younger siblings, he dreamed of pursuing game development at Texas A&M University. Friends recalled his quiet demeanor and habit of sketching digital art during lunch breaks, often sharing creations online under a gaming alias.
One suspect, a 17 year old Burleson resident, surrendered peacefully in his driveway vehicle hours later, confessing involvement during interrogation and facing capital murder plus aggravated robbery charges at Johnson County Law Enforcement Center. Authorities identified a second juvenile suspect but continue hunting the third, urging tips via the non emergency line at 817 426 9903 amid concerns over youth involvement in drug trades.
As Burleson grapples with this loss, school counselors offer support sessions for Keighans peers, who honored him with impromptu vigils at the lakes edge. His family, rooted in the neighborhoods faith based traditions, finds solace in shared memories of holiday barbecues and his volunteer stints at summer tech camps for underprivileged kids. Investigations persist to ensure full accountability, with police affirming the event as isolated yet a stark reminder of hidden risks.
Community leaders advocate for expanded patrols around recreational spots like Bailey Lake, where Keighans vibrant presence once lit up evening jogs and family outings. His legacy endures through a budding portfolio of app prototypes, now cherished by relatives who plan a memorial scholarship for aspiring coders. Burleson unites in mourning, channeling grief into calls for safer havens for its youth.