On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at approximately 4:06 p.m., an off-duty Fort Worth Police Officer called 911 and said that he was involved in a hit-and-run that had just occurred on I-35W SB at Morningside Drive.
The off-duty officer stated that his vehicle was struck by another vehicle and that the driver did not stop to exchange information, and instead drove away.
The off-duty officer told the 911 call taker that he started following the vehicle, which he described as a red Ford F-150.
During the 911 call, the off-duty officer then said that the vehicle he was following attempted to ram his vehicle.
The off-duty officer then advised that shots were fired.
This vehicular incident continued southbound on I-35W until it came to a stop on the southbound service road of I-35W at Bellvue Dr., when at 4:13 p.m., the Fort Worth Police Department responded.
Officers found that the driver involved in the hit-and-run had been struck by gunfire multiple times. The driver received immediate medical treatment on scene and was taken to an area hospital where he is currently being treated for his injuries, which are believed to be non-life threatening.
This investigation is in its preliminary stage and remains ongoing. Further details will be released once they are gathered and confirmed.
Driver attempts to ram off-duty FWPD officer after hit-and-run, gets shot
