Crime

Two people shot in Watauga, authorities say; police take shooter into custody at scene

Two people were shot on Friday morning in Watauga by a suspect whom police said they took into custody at the scene.
Two people were shot on Friday morning in Watauga by a suspect whom police said they took into custody at the scene. McClatchy Co.

Two people were shot on Friday in Watauga by a suspect whom police said they took into custody at the scene.

The victims were shot about 9 a.m. in the 6500 block of Westridge Drive. Watauga police did not say if the victims are adults or children or are male or female.

The victims suffered injuries that are not life-threatening, and they were taken to a hospital, police said.

Police did not release the suspect’s name or age or describe a motive.

This story was originally published June 2, 2023 at 10:33 PM.

Emerson Clarridge
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Emerson Clarridge covers crime and other breaking news for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He works days and reports on law enforcement affairs in Tarrant County. He previously was a reporter at the Omaha World-Herald and the Observer-Dispatch in Utica, New York.
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