What started as an argument inside a far south Fort Worth home turned into a late-night shooting that sent several people to the hospital and kicked off an intense police manhunt, officials said.
Fort Worth officers were called last Saturday to the 5200 block of Shackleford Street after a dispute at a residence spilled outside and escalated into gunfire. Several people were found hurt and taken to nearby hospitals while detectives flooded the block, knocking on doors and combing the street for shell casings and surveillance video.
What the police say
According to a police press release obtained by WFAA, officers arrived to find multiple people with apparent gunshot wounds and immediately launched a search for the shooter. Police told the station they have identified a person of interest but had not made an arrest as of Sunday morning.
Investigators said the confrontation began inside the home, then continued outside before shots were fired. They did not immediately release a suspected motive, leaving neighbors with more questions than answers as patrol cars and crime-scene tape surrounded the block.
Police response and how to help
In a news release via the Fort Worth Police Department, South Division units said they secured the scene while detectives processed shell casings and interviewed witnesses. Officers spent the morning working the area as an active crime scene, trying to piece together who fired and why.
The department is asking anyone with information or video from the area to call its non-emergency line at 817-392-4222 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers. Police say more details will be released as detectives track down additional leads.
Where this fits locally
The shooting comes as city officials are loudly warning residents about illegal gunfire and rolling out a public-education campaign this month, according to KERA News. Officials have said arrests for illegal discharges climbed last year and that outreach is focused on neighborhoods flagged as hotspots.
A heavy police presence stayed on Shackleford Street into the morning as officers continued to look for witnesses and additional evidence. Anyone who saw or recorded anything is urged to contact Fort Worth Police or Crime Stoppers so detectives can follow up.
