Crime

Officer-involved shooting in Benbrook under investigation by Texas DPS

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating an officer-involved shooting when Benbrook police were conducting a welfare check Wednesday.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating an officer-involved shooting when Benbrook police were conducting a welfare check Wednesday. Mahoning Matters

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a Benbrook police officer who was involved in shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon, according to a news release.

Benbrook police were responding to a welfare check in the 5600 block of Bel-Aire Drive when the shooting took place, the release says.

The DPS did not specify if anyone was injured or details surrounding a suspect.

Police have not yet responded to the Star-Telegram’s request for information.

This is an ongoing investigation.

More details will be released as they become available.

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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