20-Year-Old Ireanna Powe Fatally Shot in Fort Worth; Suspect Remains at Large
FORT WORTH, Texas — Heartbreak and unanswered questions linger after the tragic shooting death of 20-year-old Ireanna Powe, a young woman whose life was cut short far too soon in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Fort Worth Police officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Sparrow Wood Lane following reports of gunfire around 1:38 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was later identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office as Ireanna Powe, a 20-year-old whose future held promise, now tragically lost. Details about Ireanna’s life remain private as the family copes with the devastating news, but those who knew her are beginning to share memories of her kind spirit, bright smile, and the hope she carried with her each day.
According to an official statement released by the Fort Worth Police Department, the shooting may have stemmed from a domestic dispute, though investigators have not yet released the identity of a suspect or further details regarding the events leading up to the fatal gunfire. As of now, the person responsible for Ireanna’s death remains at large, and police have not confirmed whether the suspect poses a threat to the public or if they have been identified.
Neighbors in the typically quiet area of Sparrow Wood Lane expressed shock and concern in the wake of the incident. “You don’t expect this kind of thing to happen here,” one resident said. “We heard the sirens in the middle of the night, but never thought something so awful had happened just down the street.”
As detectives continue their investigation, authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Community members and advocacy groups are also calling for increased attention to domestic violence prevention and intervention, underscoring the often-hidden dangers within intimate relationships that can lead to tragic outcomes.
Ireanna’s death marks yet another devastating instance of gun violence in the Fort Worth area, and her story serves as a painful reminder of how quickly lives can be torn apart by a single moment of violence. Friends and loved ones have begun to gather online to share tributes and condolences, expressing disbelief that someone so young, with so much ahead of her, is now gone.
A vigil is expected to be organized in the coming days to honor Ireanna’s memory and to call for justice on her behalf. Until then, her family and community are left to grieve — and to wait for answers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips may help bring closure to a family now grappling with the unimaginable.
