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Man charged with murder after early morning shooting

A man was pronounced dead at a residence in the 8300 block of N. Riverside Dr. after a shooting, and another man was charged with murder.

Sasha Esparza

September 27, 20261 min read

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A fatal shooting occurred at a residence in the 8300 block of N. Riverside Dr. in Fort Worth on Saturday. Police responded to the scene at approximately 3:36 a.m. after receiving a call regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Fire department personnel arrived later and pronounced the individual dead at the scene.

Another man, identified as Johnathan Hernandez, was present at the location. He surrendered to law enforcement with his hands raised and was subsequently detained. Hernandez has been booked into custody and is now facing a murder charge.

Authorities indicated that the incident is believed to be isolated. The man who died and the man who was detained reportedly knew each other. Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting were not provided in the initial report.

Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Sasha Esparza

Sasha Esparza writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Fort Worth.

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