Fort Worth police probe deadly shootings overnight on October 12

In Fort Worth, Texas, police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred overnight on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The first incident took place around 1:55 a.m. in the 1800 block of NE 33rd St., where officers discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim succumbed to injuries shortly after being transported to a hospital, while the other is expected to recover. Witnesses reported that an unidentified vehicle drove by and fired multiple shots at a group, resulting in the injuries. The second shooting occurred approximately 19 minutes later, around 2:14 a.m., on the South Freeway service road. Officers from the South Division responded to the scene and found three victims, one of whom was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other two victims included one who is expected to survive and another who was likely injured by debris rather than gunfire. This incident is believed to have stemmed from a physical altercation between the suspect and another individual, leading to the suspect firing multiple rounds. The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored pickup truck, and the police are actively pursuing leads in both cases. The identities of the deceased individuals will be disclosed once their next of kin have been informed. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner is currently working to determine the cause and manner of death for both victims. The Fort Worth Police Homicide Unit is dedicated to uncovering the circumstances surrounding these tragic events, emphasizing the need for community cooperation in providing information that could assist in the investigations.