Teen shot three times during possible drug deal gone wrong in Fort Worth, police say
A 17-year-old was shot three times late Tuesday during a possible drug deal gone wrong in Fort Worth, police said.
The teen, who was taken to a local hospital, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the shooting.
Fort Worth patrol officers responded to the hospital shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday at 12,500 South Freeway.
Initially, officers believed the teen was wounded during an attempted carjacking, and they noted that the victim provided vague details.
Detectives who are investigating the shooting now believe the teen was shot during a possible drug deal.
No other injuries were reported.
This story was originally published April 28, 2021 at 8:45 AM.
Domingo Ramirez Jr.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram