A roadside confrontation at a Fort Worth off-ramp turned deadly yesterday after a suspected road-rage shooting on the I‑35W northbound service road, authorities said. Police report that two vehicles exited the freeway at the Meacham Boulevard off-ramp, where an argument at the traffic light escalated into gunfire. One driver was shot, taken to a hospital, and later pronounced dead, while the other driver was detained at the scene and remained there to speak with officers.
What Police Say Happened
Fort Worth police responded just after 2:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting on the 4600 block of the North Freeway service road, according to CBS News Texas. The outlet reports that both vehicles had exited at Meacham Boulevard when an altercation at the traffic light ended with one driver shooting the other. The driver who allegedly fired the shot then called police and was detained at the scene, according to the report.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the victim's identity and the official cause of death. Investigators have asked anyone who saw what happened to call the Fort Worth Police witness line at (817) 392‑4222.
How To Help Investigators
Authorities are also asking the public to submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County, which operates an anonymous phone line and an online tip form. Crime Stoppers lists 817‑469‑8477 as its local tip line and says callers can remain anonymous.
Local Context On A Troubled Stretch
The shooting unfolded along a stretch of I‑35W that has already seen several serious wrecks and public-safety incidents in recent months. The Fort Worth Star‑Telegram recently documented a deadly SUV crash on the same interstate earlier this month, a reminder that the north Fort Worth freeway corridors have been under fresh scrutiny from residents worried about safety.
Where The Case Stands Now
Fort Worth police told CBS News Texas that the detained driver is speaking with homicide detectives and that authorities have not yet announced any criminal charges. Investigators are urging anyone who has cellphone video or eyewitness information from the Meacham Boulevard area around 2:30 p.m. to contact the Fort Worth Police witness line at (817) 392‑4222.
