A Saturday night gathering near Historic Stop Six Park in east Fort Worth turned violent when a gunman opened fire, wounding three civilians and a Fort Worth police officer. One woman was critically injured after being shot in the head, another woman and a child suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and the officer was hit by shrapnel after a bullet pierced the windshield of a patrol cruiser. Police said the suspect, described as a man dressed in all black, ran into a nearby apartment complex and was still at large early Sunday.
Shots Fired Near Stop Six Day Gathering, Police Say
Officers were already in the area providing security for a scheduled Stop Six Day event when gunfire erupted around 9:10 p.m. in the 5200 block of East Rosedale Street, according to police. As reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, the shooter came from the direction of the Apex Apartments and fired indiscriminately toward a group near the park. Dozens of police units rushed in as investigators started pulling video from nearby cameras and taking witness statements.
Victims And Conditions
An adult woman was shot in the head and taken to a local hospital in critical condition, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. A second woman, who was shot in the hip, drove herself to the hospital. A child was grazed in the head and was transported by paramedics. A Fort Worth officer sitting inside a patrol vehicle was struck by shrapnel after a bullet pierced the cruiser’s windshield; he was treated at a hospital, and his injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Suspect Description And Search
Investigators said the suspect was a male dressed in all black who walked around a corner near a strip of businesses and an apartment complex, opened fire, then ran back toward the complex, as reported by FOX 4. No arrests had been made as of early Sunday. Detectives with the Fort Worth Police Department’s Major Case Unit canvassed the area, looking for surveillance footage and additional witnesses. Police urged anyone who saw anything or captured video to come forward.
Stop Six Background
Historic Stop Six Park, which the city lists at 5200 East Rosedale Street, is a neighborhood gathering spot that has also been a focus of redevelopment and community events, according to the City of Fort Worth. Hoodline previously reported on a double homicide at Stop Six Park late last year that led to arrests and renewed concerns about safety in the area. Residents and officials say the latest shooting only deepens worries about public safety even as revitalization efforts continue.
How To Help
Fort Worth police asked anyone with information or video related to the shooting to call the department at 817-392-4222. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477 or online at 469tips.com, according to the department. Detectives are seeking any information or footage that could help them piece together a full timeline and identify the gunman.
Investigation Continues
Detectives from the Major Case Unit continued processing the scene and canvassing the nearby apartment complex early Sunday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. Police said the investigation remains active and again urged anyone with information to contact the Fort Worth Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
