A dispute over an order of French fries ended in deadly gunfire yesterday at a Fort Worth apartment complex, according to police. Officers called around 6:30 p.m. to the 9500 block of Jeremiah Drive found a man with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to a hospital, where he died several hours later.
Police: Dispute Began Over French Fries
Investigators say the confrontation started when the victim refused to share his French fries, and the argument spiraled into a shooting, according to WFAA. Witnesses at the scene told officers they identified the suspected shooter before that person left the area, the outlet reported.
Suspect At Large; Police Seek Tips
The Fort Worth Police Department says the suspected gunman took off after the shooting and is believed to live in the same apartment complex. Homicide detectives have taken over the case and are asking anyone with information to contact the department's non-emergency line at 817-392-4222 or submit tips through its online portal. More details are listed by the Fort Worth Police Department.
Medical Examiner To Identify Victim
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will release the victim's identity and determine the official cause and manner of death, officials said. The office explains how case findings and identifications are made public on its website. Tarrant County Medical Examiner
Investigators Reviewing Witness Accounts
Police told reporters they had not immediately located a suspect and that multiple witnesses were being interviewed, according to WFAA. Detectives are urging neighbors to review any doorbell camera or cellphone footage and to come forward with information that could help track down the shooter.
Legal Implications
No arrests had been reported in the hours following the shooting, and prosecutors have not yet filed charges. Any charges will hinge on the evidence gathered by detectives and a review by the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. The police department's newsroom page also outlines how members of the public can submit information that may assist homicide investigations. Fort Worth Police Department
