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One Dead, One Injured After Overnight Shooting in Fort Worth

Fort Worth police are investigating a deadly shooting in southeast Fort Worth that left one man dead and another injured after a fight escalated early Saturday morning.

Sasha Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

August 1, 20261 min read

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Fort Worth Police Department officials confirmed that an investigation is underway following a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the southeast section of the city.

Responders were dispatched to the 4100 block of East Berry Street shortly after 2:20 a.m. after reports of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the situation had escalated into a shooting incident.

A man, whose identity has not been released, was located at the scene with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by first responders to provide life-saving treatment, he was pronounced dead at the location.

A second individual was also struck by gunfire. This victim was transported to a nearby medical facility in a private vehicle. Police stated that the second victim sustained a leg wound and remains in stable condition with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4222. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Tarrant County Crime Stoppers online or by calling 817-469-8477.

Source: cbsnews.com.

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Sasha Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

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

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