Dominique Coleman, a 38‑year‑old Fort Worth security guard, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, while working outside Club New Start on Miller Avenue. Police arrested three suspects in connection with the shooting, including 21‑year‑old Dadrian Freeman, who is charged with murder and aggravated assault.
According to Fort Worth police, Coleman crossed the street to confront three customers from the nightclub in the parking lot of H&J Hamburgers. Witnesses told investigators that Coleman argued with the group before Dadrian Freeman shot him multiple times, including in the back of the head. A woman who tried to intervene was also shot in the shoulder and pistol‑whipped by Freeman. She was hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
Police identified the suspects using vehicle information and law enforcement databases. Dadrian Freeman was arrested in Dallas County and charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His father, 46‑year‑old Dedrian Freeman Sr., was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and a parole violation. His brother, 22‑year‑old Dedrian Freeman Jr., was taken into custody on an unrelated probation violation.
Coleman was pronounced dead at the scene. Friends described him as a quiet, reliable man who was deeply involved in the DFW Ryderz Car Club, helping organize community events for neighbors and children. They remembered him as loyal and dedicated, someone who could always be counted on to show up and support his community.
The shooting has sparked outrage among residents and activists, who gathered outside Club New Start to demand its closure. Community leaders argued that the after‑hours club has been linked to repeated violence over the years, with police confirming multiple shootings at the location. Bishop Mark Kirkland, a local pastor, said the community wants establishments that “draw riffraff after certain hours” removed from the neighborhood.
As of May 11, all three suspects remain in custody at the Tarrant County Corrections Center and the Fort Worth Police Department Detention Facility. Detectives continue to investigate the confrontation that led to Coleman’s death, while his family and friends mourn the loss of a man remembered for his loyalty, quiet strength, and commitment to community.