Fort Worth woke up to a homicide investigation today, as police reported they were responding to a killing on South Riverside Drive and sending a public information officer to the scene. For now, details are thin: officials have not released information about any victims, possible suspects, or what led up to the violence.
Police: PIO en route
According to Fort Worth Police on X, the department posted the brief alert at about 7:29 a.m. today, stating, "PIO is enroute to the homicide that occurred on S Riverside." That was the full message. The department said it will share more when it can, so for now, the public is left waiting on official updates.
PIO is enroute to the Homicide that occurred on S Riverside.
— Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) June 14, 2026
Local context
South Riverside and the broader southeast Fort Worth area have already had a rough year. In January, a shooting in the 2600 block of South Riverside Drive was reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Then in March, a pedestrian was left to die after a hit-and-run on South Riverside, detailed in our earlier reporting by Hoodline. Together, those incidents have underscored growing worries about safety along the corridor.
How to help
Anyone who might know something about this latest homicide is asked to call the Fort Worth Police non-emergency line at 817-392-4222 or the Homicide Unit at 817-392-4330. Anonymous tips can go to Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477. These contact details appear on the Fort Worth Police website, which also lists media relations contacts.
What's next
Homicide investigations typically move step by step as detectives gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and comb through any available video. Local outlets and the department usually release more information as it becomes available. We will keep an eye on official channels and update this story when Fort Worth Police provide additional details.
