Fort Worth Police had an active overnight shift on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, responding to four separate shooting incidents within a 30-minute span. Below is a summary of each incident as released by the Fort Worth Police Department.
1:38 a.m. - South Division, East Shaw Street:
Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of East Shaw Street following reports of a shooting. During an altercation believed to be related to a firearm sale, the suspect assaulted the victim with the weapon, ultimately leading to the victim being shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Gun Violence Detectives are leading the investigation.
1:44 a.m. - Northwest Division, Highland Avenue:
Northwest units responded to the 1800 block of Highland Avenue for another shooting. Witnesses reported that the victim was shot during the course of a robbery. The victim sustained multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and was taken to an area hospital. The suspect remains at large. Both Gun Violence and Robbery Detectives are involved in the investigation.
1:47 a.m. - East Division, Miller Avenue and Hardeman Street:
East Division units were called to the area of Miller Avenue and Hardeman Street in response to a shooting. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was shot by an unknown suspect and was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries. The Homicide Unit is handling the investigation.
1:56 a.m. - Northwest Division, N.W. 18th Street:
A fourth incident occurred at the 2700 block of N.W. 18th Street, where a witness reported a drive-by shooting. The suspect drove by and opened fire, hitting the victim who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to a local hospital. Gun Violence Detectives are investigating this incident.
All four incidents are under active investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department.
