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Fort Worth police still investigating fatal New Year’s Eve shooting

Black and white Fort Worth police SUV with red and blue police lights turned on.
Fort Worth police are investigating a homicide after finding 34-year-old Deandre Dotson shot in his vehicle on New Year’s Eve. Courtesy: Fort Worth police

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a shooting on New Year’s Eve that killed a 34-year-old man.

Officers found the shooting victim inside his vehicle in the 5700 block of Eastland Street after responding to a call about 4 a.m. Monday.

The victim, identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office as Deandre Dotson, was taken to a local hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries hours later, according to police.

Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting. Police did not announce an arrest.

According to the autopsy report, Dotson died from to a gunshot wound to the head.

This story was originally published January 4, 2024 at 8:20 PM.

Nicole Lopez
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Nicole Lopez was a breaking news reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 2023 to 2024.
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