Fort Worth police investigate shooting on Meadowbrook Boulevard

Police are investigating a shooting in the 8600 block of Meadowbrook Boulevard in east Fort Worth.

Initial reports are that a 21-year-old man was shot in the leg, according to a police incident report. The man’s injury was not life-threatening, according to MedStar.

The call came in shortly after 2 p.m. Monday.

A suspect is in custody, Police Chief Neil Noakes said at a news conference Monday afternoon about the Fort Worth Safe strategy to address violent crime. Noakes said the department had a team in the area who heard the shots fired and responded quickly.

This story was originally published April 4, 2022 at 3:05 PM.