At least three people were shot and wounded yesterday in Fort Worth's Persimmon Court area, according to police. Officers were called to the 5100 block of Persimmon Court after reports of a fight followed by gunfire, and medics took three victims to local hospitals. One of those wounded was reported to be in critical condition as detectives worked the scene.
According to WFAA, officers arrived after multiple calls, and a police incident report lists three victims with gunshot wounds. The station reported its crew was headed to the scene to gather more details and that the investigation remained active late into the night.
Citywide context
The Persimmon Court shooting lands in a city already worn down by gun violence. Earlier this spring, a Fort Worth Sunday turned chaotic, with at least eight shootings in one day, and detectives found themselves racing from one scene to the next.
Police investigation and how to help
Police said the investigation into the Persimmon Court shooting is ongoing, and officials have not yet released any suspect descriptions, according to WFAA. Anyone with information or video is asked to call the Fort Worth Police non-emergency line at 817-392-4222 or submit tips to Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477. More contact information is available on the Fort Worth Police Department and the Tarrant County Crime Stoppers pages.
