A robbery near a south Fort Worth elementary school turned into a shootout Thursday evening, leaving two people injured and a person of interest in custody, according to police.
Officers were called around 7 p.m. after 911 reports of a robbery and possible shooting near Hubbard Heights Elementary in the city’s Southside neighborhood. Early accounts from the scene describe an exchange of gunfire between two groups, and both robbery and shooting detectives were dispatched as the case unfolded.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, a 911 caller told dispatchers they were being robbed and reported that a man had been shot. The outlet reports that a preliminary police investigation found there had been gunfire exchanged between two parties, prompting investigators to notify the robbery unit and the crime-scene unit as they processed the scene.
As the Fort Worth Star-Telegram also reports, at least two people were hit by gunfire. One wounded person was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle, and another victim later turned up at a different hospital. A person of interest is in custody, although authorities have not released the victims’ names or detailed any potential charges.
Where It Happened
The shooting occurred near Hubbard Heights Elementary, which the Fort Worth Independent School District lists at 1333 W. Spurgeon St. in Fort Worth. The campus is located in a residential section of the city’s Southside neighborhood.
Investigation Underway
Police said the robbery unit and crime-scene detectives have been assigned to the case and that the investigation remains active. For updates or to share tips, the Fort Worth Police Department newsroom lists contact information for investigators.
What To Expect Next
Detectives are continuing to collect evidence and interview witnesses, and officials have not released information about a possible motive or any formal charges. This story will be updated as authorities release additional details.
