Crime

Man trying to sell drugs shot, injured during robbery downtown, Fort Worth police say

A man was shot and injured during a robbery Wednesday night, Fort Worth police say.
A man was shot and injured during a robbery Wednesday night, Fort Worth police say. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A man was shot and injured Wednesday night in downtown Fort Worth, police said.

Officers responded to W. 2nd and Henderson Streets regarding a shooting call. They found a man who had been shot in the leg during a robbery.

The victim had been trying to sell drugs, police said, and was possibly shot by one of two suspects in the robbery.

The victim’s injuries weren’t life-threatening, and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

No arrests have been made, according to police.

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