Today, the 1800 block of Everman Parkway turned into a sprawling crime scene after multiple people were shot, drawing a heavy response from police and emergency crews. Officers shut down traffic in the area, detained several persons of interest and stayed on scene through the pre-dawn hours as detectives worked to process evidence. At the time of the initial alert, officials had not yet released the victims' names or their conditions.
In a Facebook update, Everman Emergency Services said there were multiple victims connected to the shooting and confirmed that a firearm was recovered at the scene. The agency reported that several persons of interest were detained and asked the public to steer clear of the area while investigators worked. Media were directed to stage at 1809 Everman Parkway.
Police Lock Down Scene, Say They Recovered a Gun
According to Everman Emergency Services, a firearm was recovered at the scene and several persons of interest are detained, though the agency did not share any specifics about injuries or possible fatalities. Officers remained in the neighborhood for hours as detectives canvassed the block, collected physical evidence and spoke with witnesses.
Recent Violence Has Everman on Edge
Sunday’s shooting follows another deadly incident in late April, when a man was killed outside a home in the 500 block of Georgetown Drive and a suspect was arrested nearby, according to reporting by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth. Police described that case as an isolated domestic situation, but it has still fueled neighborhood concerns about safety.
How to Help and What Comes Next
Investigators say the case remains active and that more details will be released when available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Everman Police Department; local government records list the department’s number as (817) 293-2923, according to Tarrant County.
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