Family claims Fort Worth man shot ‘pedophile’ in groin to protect nieces

The Brief

  • A Fort Worth man is jailed after shooting another man in the groin.
  • His family says he was protecting underage relatives from alleged sexual advances.
  • Police have not confirmed that claim; the investigation is ongoing.

FORT WORTH, Texas A man is in the custody of Fort Worth police after being accused of shooting another man in the groin. His family claims he was protecting his underage nieces from a man allegedly soliciting them for sex.

Fort Worth man arrested

Markus Renfro, 33, is in jail Saturday. His family members are explaining why he shot another man in the groin, and why they don’t think he deserves to be in jail.

Dontavius Williams, Renfro’s brother-in-law, says he knew something wasn’t right.

What they’re saying:

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