On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at about 7:37pm, Fort Worth officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Tanacross Drive, the Mercantile Apartments, in reference to a shooting. Fort Worth Fire Department and MedStar personnel also responded.
Upon arrival, officers observed that the victim, an adult male, had suffered two gunshot wounds to the chest and upper torso as a result of a drive-by shooting. Officers began immediate medical treatment of the victim’s injuries.
The suspects had fled the scene in a vehicle and officers observed the vehicle as it was leaving the incident location. Officers conducted a traffic stop and detained three adult male suspects.
The victim was transported to a Fort Worth hospital in stable condition for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
There are three suspects currently detained and the Gang Unit has been requested to respond.