Fort Worth Police Respond to Multiple Shootings, Including Child Accidentally Shooting Himself
WFAAAugust 7, 20252 min1,051 views
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- 📍 Avington Way: Police responded to a scene where two people were shot. Neighbors were seen crying beyond the police tape as officers secured the area.
- ⚠️ Burmeister Road: A deeply concerning incident occurred where a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand after gaining access to a handgun. He is expected to recover, and the Crimes Against Children unit is investigating.
- ⚡ Alice Avenue: In another incident just before 3:30 a.m., police discovered a man with a gunshot wound to the leg. He is expected to survive, and the gun violence unit is investigating the circumstances and searching for the shooter.
City-Wide Safety Concerns
- 🚨 The series of shootings, occurring within a few hours, has heightened public safety concerns in Fort Worth.
- 📰 These events are unfolding as the city continues its search for a new police chief, with a short list of four candidates.
- 🗓️ A final decision on the new police chief is anticipated in August.
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