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Twin Brothers Charged with Murder in Fort Worth Shootings
1/19/2026, 10:20:54 PM
Overview of the Murders
Twin brothers Samuel and Solomon Gbadebo, both 20 years old, have been arrested in connection with two separate murders in Fort Worth, Texas, occurring in November 2025. The first incident involved the shooting of 19-year-old Devan Randles at an apartment complex on November 15, while the second involved the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Isaiah Gonzales outside Flips Patio Grill on November 30. Investigators believe the murders may be linked to a past robbery incident where Gonzales allegedly forced the Gbadebos to strip naked at gunpoint in 2021.
Details of the First Murder
The first murder took place at an apartment complex on Augusta Lane, where Randles was shot multiple times while attempting to steal from vehicles. Surveillance footage captured a white Nissan Altima, later traced to the Gbadebo brothers' mother, entering the complex around the time of the shooting. Randles was pronounced dead shortly after the incident.
Details of the Second Murder
The second murder occurred in the early hours of November 30, when Gonzales was shot while leaving Flips Patio Grill with his girlfriend. Security footage showed two men, later identified as the Gbadebo twins, loitering in the parking lot before approaching Gonzales' vehicle and firing multiple shots through the windshield. Gonzales succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital.
Investigation and Arrests
Following the shootings, police identified the Gbadebo brothers as suspects based on surveillance footage and shoe patterns found at the crime scenes. A search warrant executed on December 12 yielded no conclusive evidence linking them to the murders, although Samuel Gbadebo was arrested after a police chase but later released due to insufficient evidence. The investigation continued, leading to their arrest at a residence in Burleson.
Possible Motive
A tipster informed police that Gonzales had previously robbed the Gbadebos, forcing them to undress at gunpoint, which may have motivated the alleged revenge killings. Investigators discovered video evidence on Gonzales' phone showing the Gbadebos being held at gunpoint, which was corroborated by facial recognition technology.
Official Statements & Responses
The Fort Worth Police Department confirmed that the Gbadebo brothers are charged with two counts of murder related to the November shootings. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are continuing to gather evidence.
Criticism & Opposition
There has been no public dissent regarding the charges against the Gbadebo brothers, but the circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery and the motivations for the murders have raised questions about the nature of their past interactions with Gonzales.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Investigation has since continued into the Gbadebo brothers.” — Fort Worth Police Department
- “A tipster is reported to have alerted police that Gonzales, the victim in the Flips Patio Grill shooting, had robbed the brothers and held them at gunpoint years prior, forcing them to strip naked in front of a camera.” — Police affidavit
- “The video showed two people wearing hoodies emerge from tall grass west of the restaurant.” — Police affidavit
- “Samuel Gbadebo was arrested after a police chase in the Garden Acres area of Fort Worth on Dec.” — Police report
The Gbadebo brothers are currently held in the Tarrant County Jail, with their bond status yet to be determined.
