Tragic Shooting Incident Outside Euless Bar
Updated at 1:52 p.m., Sept. 1, 2025, with additional information.
Incident Overview
A father of five and former football standout at L.D. Bell High School was shot and killed early Monday after a fight erupted outside a Euless bar. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 2 a.m. outside Marina’s Restaurant and Bar, 1509 W. Euless Blvd., Officer Tyler Killman, a police spokesperson, said.
Officers found one man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner later identified the man as 30-year-old Kafo Setaleki Tuha.
Investigation and Casualties
Police said a fight broke out involving multiple people from several different groups. Two other adults were injured and taken to a local hospital. The shooter fled the scene, and the police are currently investigating the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the cause of the fight and the identity of the shooter. Additional details were not immediately available, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Victim’s Background
Tuha, who grew up in the mid-cities, played football for L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, where he was named team captain his senior year. He went on to play defensive tackle for Houston Christian University in 2013, according to the university’s website.
Leo Tavo, owner of King Construction, where Tuha previously worked, described Tuha as deeply faithful and a hard-working employee and father who worked to support his family. “He was a God-fearing man,” Tavo told The Dallas Morning News on Monday.
Community Reaction
The community is shocked and saddened by the incident, and many are expressing their condolences to Tuha’s family. The incident has also raised concerns about safety and violence in the area, and the police are working to increase patrols and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Conclusion
The tragic shooting incident outside the Euless bar has left the community in shock and mourning. The incident is a reminder of the importance of safety and violence prevention, and the need for the community to come together to support each other. The police are working to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrator to justice, and the community is urged to cooperate and provide any information that may be helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the incident:
Q: What happened in the incident?
A: A fight broke out outside a Euless bar, resulting in the shooting death of 30-year-old Kafo Setaleki Tuha. Two other adults were injured and taken to a local hospital.
Q: Who was the victim?
A: The victim was 30-year-old Kafo Setaleki Tuha, a father of five and former football standout at L.D. Bell High School.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the cause of the fight and the identity of the shooter. Additional details were not immediately available, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Q: How can I stay safe in the area?
A: The police are working to increase patrols and prevent similar incidents in the future. Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the police.
