Crime

Man, 33, dies in hospital after April 3 shooting at Fort Worth convenience store

One of the three people shot at a convenience store on April 3 has died, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s website.

Rick Elias Cook, 33, died of a gunshot wound of the neck, according to the website. His death has been ruled a homicide.

Cook and two women were shot after a crowd gathered at the convenience store in the 2200 block of Miller Avenue, according to police.

Cook was found at the scene and taken to the hospital, where he died Sunday, April 24. The two women were taken to the hospital in private vehicles, according to police.

Police said they are not yet releasing any other information as there may be gang connections and the investigation is ongoing.

This story was originally published April 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM.

James Hartley
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
James Hartley was a news reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 2019 to 2024
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