Crime

Man shot after argument turns violent, Fort Worth police say

A man was shot in the arm during a fight in south Fort Worth early Wednesday, police say.
A man was shot in the arm during a fight in south Fort Worth early Wednesday, police say. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A man was shot in the arm in south Fort Worth early Thursday after an argument turned violent, police said.

Officers were dispatched to 5040 Hildring Drive E. around 12:15 a.m. regarding a shooting call. They found a man with a gunshot wound to the arm, according to police.

Police said they believe the man was shot during an argument that escalated into physical violence. A spokesperson for MedStar said the victim was taken to a local hospital in good condition.

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, officials said, and detectives from the Gun Violence Unit have been notified.

This story was originally published March 30, 2023 at 8:38 AM.

Harriet Ramos
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Harriet Ramos covers crime and other breaking news for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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