Keith Arlin Obando, 21, of Haltom City, Texas, was shot and killed in the early hours of September 18, 2022. The shooting occurred about 2 a.m. on Bernice Street. Keith and his brother Kevin Obando were both shot and later died despite efforts to revive them; police said they were not engaged in criminal activity at the time.

Born June 28, 2001, in Honduras to Selvin Obando and Maura Cruz Trechez, Keith was described as cheerful and close to his family. He enjoyed pen and pencil drawing, camping with family, working on his car, and watching anime with his brothers. He is survived by his parents, his fiancée Ava-Rae Swinford, siblings Elvin, Andy and Analeydi, and a sister-in-law Emily Salgado.

Two 19-year-old men, Israel Ayala and Joseph Ovalle, were arrested and charged with capital murder of multiple persons and held in Tarrant County Jail with bond set at $150,000 each. Police have not disclosed a motive and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone saw activity on Bernice Street the night of September 18 or has information about either victim or the arrests, please share what is known.