Yesterday, on Birdville Independent School District property, it turned violent when multiple people were shot in a parking lot in Haltom City, triggering a major emergency response and a swift police lockdown of the area.
The shooting unfolded in the lot wedged between the Birdville ISD administration building and the athletic complex that includes Birdville Stadium and W.G. Thomas Coliseum. First responders quickly sealed off the area with crime-scene tape as medics treated people at the scene and investigators moved in to document evidence.
Initial Reporting From the Scene
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the gunfire was reported in the 6200 block of Broadway Avenue, and early scanner traffic indicated that multiple people had been injured. The outlet reported that police and fire vehicles blocked off the lot while officers processed evidence and interviewed witnesses, updating its coverage as new details emerged.
Police Presence And Public Warnings
Haltom City police opened an investigation and had detectives working the scene last night. In a statement to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, a department spokesperson said officials will release more information to the media at the scene. Officers also urged the public to steer clear of the area while the investigation was underway.
On Birdville ISD Property
The shooting took place in a lot on Birdville ISD property along Broadway Avenue, right next to the district's central administration offices and major athletics facilities. Birdville ISD lists its central office and athletic complex at that location, underscoring how close the crime scene sits to key district operations. That proximity helped bring a rapid and visible response from emergency crews.
Violence Near, But Not On, Campus
Off-campus shootings in and around Haltom City have rattled the community before. In November 2021, two teenagers were killed near North Park, a case that led to increased police patrols and expanded counseling outreach from the district. CBS DFW covered that earlier shooting and the district's response.
Haltom City police and other local authorities continue to investigate Friday's incident near the Birdville ISD complex. This story will be updated as officials release additional information.
