Monthly Archives: October 2021

Driver shot, injured by Grand Prairie police after ramming police cars, injuring one officer

The Grand Prairie Police Department and Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Officer Involved Shooting Team are currently investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred this morning along 161 near the Arkansas Lane exit.

At around 9:00am, Grand Prairie police received a 9-1-1 call regarding a possible intoxicated driver in the area of northbound 161 near Arkansas Lane. Officers located the Dodge pickup truck and attempted to stop the driver, but he led police on a short, low speed pursuit up 161 and the PGBT.

The driver exited off the PGBT at Marshall Drive and temporarily stopped. After stopping, he quickly accelerated his pickup truck and rammed multiple police cars, causing one of them to run off the road and into a fence.

Officers fired their weapons at the driver in an attempt to get him to stop. One of the bullets hit the driver in the wrist.

After a brief standoff, the driver surrendered to Grand Prairie police. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

One Grand Prairie police officer was also transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a 58-year-old man from Arlington, has been arrested on a charge of Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant, a first degree felony. Additional charges are pending.

The officers involved in this shooting have been placed on routine administrative leave while the investigation plays out.

Two people shot outside Fort Worth barber shop

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred this evening outside an east Fort Worth barber shop.

Just before 7:00pm this evening, Fort Worth police were dispatched to the shopping center off Meadowbrook Blvd just east of Eastchase Parkway after shots rang out during a large fight.

A 9-1-1 caller at the Beirut cafe reported 15 men and women fighting in the parking lot. During the fight, shots were fired and at least two people were hit.

Paramedics transported both victims to a local hospital, but details regarding their injuries have not been released.

No suspect(s) are in custody at this time. Fort Worth’s gang unit is involved in the investigation.

Elderly woman hit, killed by vehicle along busy Arlington roadway

The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatality accident that occurred earlier this morning along a busy stretch of Turner Warnell Road in south Arlington.

At approximately 6:45am, Arlington firefighters, paramedics, and police were called to the intersection of Turner Warnell Road and Mazourka Drive near Summit High School after a woman was struck by a vehicle.

Paramedics pronounced the woman deceased on the scene.

Investigators say the 79-year-old woman, who lived a few houses down from where the accident occurred, was walking across Turner Warnell Road when the driver of a pickup truck hit her. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with Arlington police. At this time, no charges are expected.

Police say the woman did not have the right of way to walk across the road.

Turner Warnell Road was closed this morning between Tin Cup Drive and Walnut Creek Drive while police investigated the scene.

Four people shot near the State Fairgrounds in Dallas

The Dallas Police Department is investigating a late night shooting that injured four young individuals, including one teenager.

Police responded to a shooting at South Blvd and Meadow Street around 10:00pm Saturday evening, just a few blocks from the State Fairgrounds and Fair Park in south Dallas.

Three young men, all 18 years of age, had sustained gunshot wounds and were found in a Mercedes vehicle. A fourth person, identified as a 16-year-old, was also shot and transported to a local hospital by personal vehicle.

All victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. They are not cooperating with investigators.

Kid says he has a bomb in backpack on school bus, prompts Denton police response

The Denton Police Department and ISD are investigating an incident that occurred earlier this afternoon on a school bus following class.

At around 4:15pm, Denton Fire Department and Police Department responded to a school bus in the 2300 block of E. Sherman Drive to investigate a bomb threat. A school student onboard the bus stated he had bombs in his backpack.

All students were escorted off the bus as police and bomb techs investigated the backpack. The student reported it was a hoax, and police further determined there was no threat.

There is no additional information regarding this incident.

Juvenile arrested for killing man near SMU

The University Park Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in their city last night (Tuesday) near Snider Plaza just west of the Southern Methodist University campus.

At around 7:00pm Tuesday, a 9-1-1 caller reported to University Park Police that someone had been shot near the Shell gas station on Lovers Lane west of Hillcrest Avenue. At least one bystander and UPPD officer performed CPR on the victim prior to paramedic arrival.

University Park FD paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. He has been identified as a 39-year-old man.

Police tracked down and arrested a juvenile individual who they say is responsible for the crime.

Detectives are still investigating a motive behind the homicide. Witnesses reported the victim was pushed out of the truck immediately after the gunshots, so it may have been a carjacking.

The investigation is ongoing.

“UPPD is grateful for the assistance of neighboring agencies including the Dallas Police Department, the Highland Park Department of Public Safety, the SMU Police Department, the HPISD Police Department and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department.”

Woman dies after crash in downtown Denton

The Denton Police Department is investigating a fatality accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of North Elm Street and W. Parkway Street.

At around 12:45am, Denton Fire Rescue and Police Department were dispatched to the scene for a possible rollover crash.

One person was temporarily pinned inside the vehicle. Firefighters extricated the trapped occupant and transported her to a local hospital.

The individual involved in this crash, identified as a 71-year-old woman, died this morning (Wednesday) at Medical City Denton.

The cause of the crash has not yet been released.

Woman dies from injuries sustained in Parker County crash

A woman has died at a Fort Worth hospital after sustaining serious injuries in crash near Springtown.

Last Saturday morning, October 2nd, at 10:55am, multiple emergency responders including Parker County ESD 1 firefighters, Lifecare EMS, and multiple law enforcement were called to the intersection of FM 51 north of Veal Station Road south of Springtown for a two vehicle crash.

A driver of a pickup truck towing a trailer stated he hydroplaned while traveling south on FM 51, and drifted into oncoming lanes of traffic. The pickup and trailer collided with another pickup truck.

Four people were taken to area hospitals: both drivers and a passenger in each vehicle. A passenger in the pickup that hydroplaned died at Texas Health Fort Worth hospital yesterday (Tuesday), October 5th while seeking treatment. She has been identified as a 70-year-old woman from Weatherford.

No additional information is available.

UPDATES: Police respond to shooting at Timberview High School

Multiple law enforcement agencies are currently on scene of a reported shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington. The school is located in Arlington, but part of the Mansfield ISD.

At around 9:30am, reports came in of a possible shooter at the school. Multiple emergency responders were called to the scene and confirmed injuries at the school. Four victims have been located.

According to scanner traffic, one suspect, described as a black male wearing a gray sweatshirt, left the scene in a Dodge Charger. There may be a second suspect, but police are working through those details.

Dallas PD’s Air-1 helicopter is circling the scene while police conduct interior sweeps of the school checking for any suspects or victims.

Updates to follow.

Update 10:15am – Students are being taken to 1110 W. Debbie Lane, the Center for Performing Arts, to connect with parents.

Update 10:24am – A video received from a student inside the building confirms multiple shots were fired during the initial shooting. At least 5 shots heard on the video.

Update 10:30am – State troopers will be shutting down southbound Highway 360 due to excessive foot and vehicle traffic in the area.

Update 11:01am – Victims have been taken to Medical City Arlington.

Update 11:11am – Officers and SWAT are still conducting a secondary search of the school.

Update 11:20am – Arlington PD Asst. Chief Kolbye confirms this originated as a fight between two students. Shots rang out. Four confirmed victims, some are already in surgery. Suspect identified and police working to find him.

Update 1:25pm – The suspect has been taken into custody without incident and charged with multiple counts of Aggravated Assault with a gun, according to APD.

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