Fort Worth police converged on the 2200 block of Maddox Street yesterday, turning a residential stretch into an active scene as patrol units and local TV crews rolled in. What sparked the sudden police presence was not immediately clear, and authorities had not yet said whether anyone was hurt or taken into custody.
What reporters saw
According to video from the 2200 block, multiple Fort Worth police units lined the street as cameras captured the scene yesterday. The station described the area as an "active scene" while their crews were on site. At that point, the coverage did not include any official explanation from police about why officers had responded, per WFAA.
Official contacts and public information
The Fort Worth Police Department had not immediately released a detailed news statement on the incident. Media outlets and residents seeking confirmed information are directed to contact the department at [email protected] or by calling the main line at 817-392-4200, as listed on the department's public contact page.
The department's public headquarters, the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex at 505 W. Felix St., is responsible for handling media inquiries and records requests.
How to report tips
Anyone with information that could help investigators can reach Tarrant County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 817-469-TIPS (8477) or through 469tips.com. For non-emergency reports that are not tied directly to this active scene, Fort Worth residents can call the police non-emergency line at 817-392-4222 or use the city's MyFW reporting tools.
What neighbors should do
People in the area are urged to follow officers' instructions, steer clear of the 2200 block of Maddox Street, and give investigators room to work until police clear the scene. This story will be updated as the Fort Worth Police Department or local broadcasters release more verified details.
