Arlington police search for suspect after man fatally shot at local park
Arlington police asked for help from the community Sunday after a person was fatally shot at a local park.
At about 12:15 p.m., 21-year-old Felix Rios was shot in the 2200 block of Greenway Street, Arlington police said in a press release. Police believe that Rios agreed to meet up with the suspected shooter at the Helen Wessler Park to fight. When Rios got to the park, the suspected shooter got out of a car and started shooting, hitting Rios several times.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified Rios on Monday.
Police are still searching for the suspect. Police also learned a private car dropped Rios off at a local hospital, where he died.
Detectives canvassed the neighborhood to seek out any video and/or witnesses. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Constantino at 817-459-5729. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County at 817-469-TIPS (8477).
This story was originally published July 25, 2021 at 6:15 PM.
