Burleson Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Saturday night in the parking lot of Bailey Lake, where a 17-year-old identified as Keighan died and another 17-year-old was injured.
BURLESON, Texas — Police said officers responded at about 11:33 p.m. on December 7, 2025, after receiving multiple reports of gunfire at Bailey Lake. When officers arrived, they found Keighan, 17, unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with what were described as multiple apparent gunshot wounds.
Officers and paramedics began lifesaving efforts at the scene. Keighan was transported by Burleson Fire Department personnel to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police said a second 17-year-old male was found nearby with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to a different hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Investigation and suspects
According to initial information provided by investigators, including statements attributed to the surviving victim, police believe the shooting happened during a narcotics-related transaction involving three suspects.
During the early stages of the investigation, officers and detectives identified two of the three suspected individuals. Police said one of the suspects, identified as 17-year-old Wyatt Jacobs, was located inside a vehicle parked in the driveway of his residence in Burleson and was taken into custody without incident.
Authorities said Jacobs later gave a statement admitting involvement in the shooting. Based on the evidence collected, police said he was arrested and charged with Capital Murder and Aggravated Robbery. He was transported to the Johnson County Law Enforcement Center.
Police said a second identified suspect and a third suspect who has not yet been identified remain at large. To protect the integrity of the investigation, authorities said they are not releasing additional identifying details at this time.
Public safety and request for information
Detectives stated they believe the incident was isolated and related to criminal activity between the involved parties, and they reported no indication of an ongoing threat to the general public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Burleson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 817-426-9903. In an emergency, police advised calling 911. The investigation remains active, and officials said no further details are being released at this time.
