FORT WORTH, Texas – The family of 36-year-old Lee Douglas is seeking answers following his tragic death outside of his workplace in Fort Worth. The incident, which occurred during his overnight shift at the Refrescos Beverages warehouse, has left his loved ones in shock and disbelief.
On May 30th, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Lee Douglas was shot in the parking lot of the warehouse while on a break. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that he sustained gunshot wounds to his back and face. Despite being rushed to the hospital for treatment, Lee tragically succumbed to his injuries days later.
The loss of Lee Douglas has devastated his family, particularly his 18-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Douglas. She remembers her father as a devoted family man and struggles to comprehend why anyone would commit such a senseless act of violence against him.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the shooting. 18-year-old Decan Mederios of Kettle Falls, Washington, was taken into custody by the Fort Worth police on May 31st. Subsequently, on June 13th, Mederios was charged with murder and faces multiple aggravated assault charges.
While Mederios’s family asserts that he has no ties to North Texas and was merely passing through on the night of the incident, questions linger about the motive behind the attack. The family is grappling with shock and confusion, seeking clarity and closure amidst this tragedy.
As the investigation into the case continues, the Fort Worth Police Department has remained tight-lipped about further details surrounding the incident. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to assist Lee Douglas’s family in covering medical and funeral expenses, as they seek justice for their beloved father and husband.