Crime

Victim in hospital after being hit six times in Fort Worth shooting, police say

An individual in the hospital after being shot six times Sunday in southeast Fort Worth 


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An individual in the hospital after being shot six times Sunday in southeast Fort Worth  Photo by Getty Images

A person is in the hospital after being shot six times Sunday in southeast Fort Worth

At midnight, Fort Worth police responded to the 4500 block of Emerson Street for a shooting call. At the scene, officers found a victim who sustained six gunshot wounds, said spokesperson Leonard Elgin.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The injuries are non-life-threatening, Elgin said.

Police have detained a suspect and detectives have been notified to investigate, Elgin said.

This story was originally published June 26, 2022 at 10:32 AM.

David Silva Ramirez
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
David Silva Ramirez was a racial equity reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram until 2023. He was raised in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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