Texas Friends Dispute Over French Fries Ends in Deadly Shooting

Argument between two friends escalated to a fatal shooting over a Wingstop meal

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A dispute between two friends in Fort Worth, Texas over sharing french fries from a Wingstop meal resulted in one of them shooting the other in the head, killing him. Police say the argument escalated from a verbal dispute to a shooting, with the suspected shooter fleeing the scene after the incident. The victim, 19-year-old Jarvis Davis, was taken to the hospital but later pronounced dead.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the potential for seemingly minor disputes to quickly escalate to violence, with deadly consequences. It also raises concerns about easy access to firearms and the need for better conflict resolution skills, especially among young people.

The details

According to police, officers were called to an apartment complex around 6:30 pm on January 28th in response to a shooting. They found the victim, Jarvis Davis, with a gunshot wound to the head. Detectives determined that Davis and the suspect, 18-year-old Lemarques Darden, had argued over Davis not wanting to share his french fries from their Wingstop meal. The verbal dispute escalated to a shooting, with Darden allegedly firing a bullet into Davis' head before fleeing the scene. Davis was taken to the hospital but died several hours later.

  • The incident occurred around 6:30 pm on January 28, 2026.
  • Jarvis Davis died several hours later at the hospital.

The players

Jarvis Davis

A 19-year-old resident of Fort Worth, Texas who was killed in the shooting.

Lemarques Darden

An 18-year-old resident of the same apartment complex as Jarvis Davis, who has been arrested and charged with Davis' murder.

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What they’re saying

“He didn't think he was going to get shot, especially over french fries that [were] his.”

— Sherika Kennedy, Jarvis Davis' mother (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

What’s next

Lemarques Darden is currently being held in the Tarrant County Corrections Center on a murder charge. The judge will decide on whether to grant him bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for better conflict resolution skills, especially among young people, and highlights the dangers of easy access to firearms. It serves as a sobering reminder that even minor disputes can quickly escalate to violence with devastating consequences.