Crime

1 killed, 4 injured in Fort Worth shooting after argument about missing property

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One man died and four other people were injured in a shooting in Fort Worth on Dec. 23, according to police.

Fort Worth police officers responded to the 9300 block of Cynthia Court around 11:15 Saturday night to find one victim dead. Four other people were wounded and taken to the hospital.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who died as Adam Brockington, 28, who was found in the roadway with a gunshot wound to his chest.

One of the surviving victims was in critical condition while the other three were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Investigators said the shooting happened after an argument in the home about something that was missing.

The argument continued to outside the home, where a gunfight involving several people ensued, according to police. Authorities did not say if they’ve made any arrests or if any of the suspected shooters were among the injured.

Investigators are asking anybody with information to contact Detective Reyes at 817-392-4313 or call Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 917-469-8477.

This story was originally published December 24, 2023 at 2:14 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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