A shooting incident in Fort Worth, Texas, left three people dead and several others injured on Monday night. Police responded to gunfire that reportedly took place in a parking lot. They discovered 11 victims at the scene-. While one person was pronounced dead at the scene, two others succumbed to their injuries in hospitals. The conditions of the remaining eight victims, who were transported to hospitals by both private vehicles and ambulances, are currently unknown. Authorities believe that 10 of the victims were adults, while one was a juvenile. No arrests have been made, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Late on Monday night, officers in Fort Worth, Texas, were called to a parking lot following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found 11 individuals who had been shot. Tragically, one person was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others died later in hospitals. The conditions of the eight remaining victims, who were transported to hospitals via private vehicles and ambulances, are currently unknown. Among the victims, it is believed that 10 were adults, while one was a juvenile. At this time, no arrests have been made, and the reason behind the shooting remains a mystery.
The shooting incident occurred in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood, shortly after the conclusion of the annual ComoFest. Despite the tragedy, the ComoFest parade continued as planned on Tuesday. Fort Worth Police Sgt. Jason Spencer informed reporters that a “large crowd” had gathered in the parking lot at the time of the shooting, just before midnight. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker expressed her devastation over the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward. She extended her sympathies to the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Como community, which strives to foster positivity and celebration.
This incident is the latest in a series of mass shootings that have occurred over the holiday weekend in major cities across the United States. In Philadelphia, a heavily armed gunman wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire, killing five people and injuring two before surrendering to the police. In Baltimore, two individuals were killed, and 28 others were wounded in a shooting during a holiday weekend block party.
The Fort Worth community is reeling from the tragic shooting incident that claimed three lives and left several others injured. As authorities continue their investigation, the ComoFest parade carried on, demonstrating the community’s resilience in the face of adversity.