Crime

Authorities identify 18-year-old found shot to death in car near Fort Worth park

An 18-year-old has been identified as the victim found shot to death n a car last week near a Fort Worth park, authorities reported on Monday.
An 18-year-old has been identified as the victim found shot to death n a car last week near a Fort Worth park, authorities reported on Monday.

Officials have identified a teen found shot to death in a car last week near a park in southeast Fort Worth.

The victim was Angel Jesus Salinas, 18, who died from gunshot wounds to his head, according to a ruling by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. His death has been ruled a homicide, according to the medical examiner’s website.

He was pronounced dead at 6:04 a.m. on Wednesday.

Fort Worth police did not release any information on a motive for the shooting or if anyone has been arrested.

Police responded to an investigation call about 6 a.m. on Wednesday in the 2300 block of South Hughes Avenue near Eastover Park.

When they arrived, officers found Salinas dead.

Homicide detectives are investigating the case.

Domingo Ramirez Jr.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Domingo Ramirez Jr. was a breaking news reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and spent more than 35 years in journalism.
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER