Monthly Archives: October 2025

Two shot during Fort Worth robbery attempt

This morning at around 4:59am, Fort Worth police responded to a shooting in the 3300 block of S. Hughes Avenue.

When officers arrived, they located two men with gunshot wounds. One victim had a gunshot to the lower face area the other victim suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh area. Both sustained serious injuries.

The victims/witnesses stated that a group of men approached them and told them to give them their valuables. When one of them refused, the suspects opened fire.

The suspects fled the scene after the shooting.

UPDATE: 18-wheeler causes fatal Plano crash, flees the scene

On October 21, 2025, at 6:30 am, Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers and Plano Fire Rescue/Police Department responded to a four-vehicle crash on the northbound lanes of Dallas North Tollway near Spring Creek Pkwy.

A preliminary investigation indicated that an 18-wheeler was traveling northbound when the driver made an unsafe lane change and struck a passenger car. This caused the passenger car to crash into the concrete wall and roll over. Two other vehicles then struck the passenger car.

The driver of the passenger car, a 47-year-old man from Dallas, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other drivers were not injured.

The driver of the 18-wheeler left the scene.

This crash is being investigated as a hit-and-run.

UPDATE: Man dies after killing mother in murder-suicide at Lewisville mobile home

At approximately 1 p.m., the Lewisville Police Department and Lewisville Fire Department were dispatched to the Northwood Mobile Home Park in the 400 block of East State Highway 121 Business, regarding a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located two gunshot victims, one adult male and one adult female. The female victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the male victim was transported by the Lewisville Fire Department to a local hospital with critical injuries.

Preliminary information suggests the male suspect shot the female victim, and then shot himself.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the female victim as a 50-year-old and the male victim as a 31-year-old. Reports indicate it was a mother and son relationship.

This is an isolated incident. There is no threat to the public. LPD Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the relationship between the individuals involved.

LATEST: Two killed after twin engine plane crashes in northwest Tarrant County

At 1:36pm this afternoon, the Fort Worth Fire Department alarm office started receiving multiple calls of a plane crash in the vicinity of 12701 N. Saginaw Blvd.

Once FWFD crews were dispatched, they arrived on scene in under 5 minutes. First arriving crews reported several tractor trailers involved with heavy fire and also confirmed an aircraft was down. They began to battle the blaze and assess any injuries.

Two individuals were pronounced deceased on scene. The plane is a King Air Twin Engine Aircraft that had departed Alliance Airport.

There were at least ten tractor trailers that were damaged from the crash after catching fire, which also sparked grass fires that were all contained. The fire was brought under control in 2:11pm.

Fort Worth FD originally took command of the scene and had approximately 60 personnel respond in total. 10 FWFD firetrucks were dispatched alongside 14 support vehicles and 3 ambulances to the location.  After the fire was brought under control, FWFD transferred command of the incident to Tarrant County Fire.

Other responding fire department agencies:
Tarrant County Fire Department
Tarrant County Fire Marshall
Haslet FD
Lake Worth FD
Saginaw FD
Newark FD
Eagle Mountain FD
Blue Mound FD
Rhome FD

Other responding agencies:
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
FAA representative
NTSB

Later it was determined to actually be in Tarrant County and not in the City of Fort Worth.

Ten people shot in 5 separate weekend shootings, Dallas police say

Dallas Police are investigating multiple shooting incidents over the weekend. Here is a quick recap.

On October 11, 2025, at about 8:55 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 6000 block of S. RL Thornton Service Road Nb.  The preliminary investigation determined a male victim had been shot at the location.  The victim was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

On October 11, 2025, at about 2:50 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 3300 block of Reed Lane. The preliminary investigation determined a female victim had been shot in the leg at the location. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

On October 11, 2025, at about 11:50 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 1700 block of Haymarket Road.  The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found a man had been shot in the leg.  The man was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

On October 12, 2025, at about 1:30 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 8300 La Prada Drive.  The preliminary investigation determined five people were shot at the location.  Four people were taken to a local hospital for medical treatment and one person died at the scene.

On October 12, 2025, at about 4:45 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 2500 block of Walnut Hill Lane.  The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found two people shot at the location.  Both were taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Repo man shot in Arlington

At around 9:20pm on Tuesday evening, Arlington police officers responded to a parking lot in the 2100 block of S. Collins Street to investigate a shooting.

When they arrived on scene, they found a 20-year-old man who had been shot in the leg. He was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Through the course of the investigation, officers learned the victim was a repo man who had just repossessed an SUV. He told officers he had pulled into the parking lot to file his report when the owner of the SUV pulled up in another vehicle and confronted him.

During their exchange, the owner of the SUV pulled out a gun and shot the repo man.

The owner of the SUV told officers he thought the victim had stolen his car, and claims he saw the repo man reaching for something in his waistband, which is why he pulled out a gun and fired.

Officers recovered firearms from both the owner of the SUV and the repo man.

At this time, no criminal charges have been filed.

UPDATE: Two kids drown in Brazos River near Rio Vista

On October 7, 2025 approximately 6:10pm, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, along with multiple emergency response agencies, responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting possible drownings in the Brazos River near Hamm Creek Park.

Responding deputies and first responders initiated an immediate search and rescue operation. Tragically, two children, ages 5 and 7, were located in the water and pronounced deceased at the scene a few hours later.

The incident remains under investigation.

“The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this tragic time.”

Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Dallas and Fort Worth police respond to at least 12 shootings over the weekend

Both Dallas and Fort Worth Police Departments have been busy over the weekend responding to numerous shootings and other fatal incidents. Below is a recap of the shootings that have occurred in Dallas or Fort Worth as reported publicly by both agencies.

Dallas

On October 3, 2025, at about 7:25 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 10400 block of Springhaven Drive.  The preliminary investigation determined a male victim was grazed by a bullet at the location.  The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

On October 3, 2025, at about 10:55 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 11700 block of Strand Street.  The preliminary investigation determined an unknown suspect fired a gun at a man at the location.  There were no injuries reported.

On October 4, 2025, at about 12:25 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 3100 block of Commerce Street.  The preliminary investigation determined a man had been shot at the location.  The man was taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle for medical treatment.

On October 4, 2025, at about 1:30 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 3100 block of Tres Logos Lane.  The preliminary investigation determined a man had been shot in the leg at the location.  The man was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

On October 5, 2025, at about 1:20 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 8800 block of Ferguson Road.  The preliminary investigation determined two people were shot at the location.  Both were taken to a local hospital where one died from their injury.

On October 5, 2025, at about 4:25 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 2400 block of N. Beckley Avenue.  The preliminary investigation determined a male victim had been shot at the location.  The victim was taken to a local hospital by private vehicle for medical treatment.

On October 5, 2025, at about 5:20 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting in the 1000 block of Commerce Street.  The preliminary investigation determined one person was shot at another location.  The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

On October 5, 2025, at about 5:45 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 3800 block of Bernal Drive.  The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found three people dead at the location.  The investigation is ongoing.

On October 5, 2025, at about 12:21pm, Dallas Police responded to a shooting in the 3000 block of Nowitzki Way. The crime scene is active. At least one person has been injured.

Fort Worth

On Friday, October 3, 2025 at approximately 4:12pm, Fort Worth officers were dispatched to 5100 block of Wichita St (local restaurant) in reference a shooting that occurred within the parking lot at this location. Officers arrived on scene and observed a deceased adult female. Information was gathered from eyewitnesses on the scene. They observed two people trying to exchange car insurance information after a minor accident. While these individuals were on scene, the suspect, a female involved in the vehicle accident, pulled out a handgun and according to eyewitnesses, pointed it at several persons on scene. She then attempted to leave the location without providing her insurance information. The woman then fired her weapon, hitting the victim (adult female). The suspect left the location but called 911 and waited at the second location to meet officers. The gun was located in the suspect’s vehicle. She was was taken into custody after further investigation from detectives.

On Friday, October 3, 2025 at approximately 8:45pm, officers received a 911 call located in the 1400 block of Eastchase Pkwy (gas station). Details stated that an adult male employee had been shot at this location. Medical personnel arrived and declared the victim deceased. During this investigation at this location, officers were advised that the suspect was in custody. Further details state that the suspect had left this location and shortly thereafter, approximately one mile away south from this location, the suspect shot into an occupied vehicle several times.  No person(s) was injured during that altercation. Shortly after that altercation, 911 call(s) stated that the suspect was located in the 8500 block of Meadowbrook Dr where he had rammed through a metal gate and was attempting to make entry into an occupied residence. Officers were able to make the location and place the suspect under arrest. No residents were injured. A gun was also recovered on the scene inside the suspect vehicle. The suspect was taken to a local hospital due to some injuries but is currently in police custody.

On Sunday, 10/05/2025, at approximately 1:40am, Fort Worth officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Bledsoe Street (Social LIV) in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival officers located a deceased victim inside of the business with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Medical personnel pronounced the deceased victim on the scene.  Additional shooting victims (5) were either transported by ambulance or self-transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.  The surviving shooting victims all appear to be in stable condition at this time. Homicide detectives found that unknown suspects fired handguns striking the deceased victim and the additional shooting victims inside of the business in what appears to be an unprovoked shooting. The suspect(s) fled the scene on foot immediately after the shooting and prior to police arriving on scene. Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation. No arrests have been made at this time. This shooting appears to be gang related, but the investigation is still preliminary and subject to change. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the manner, cause of death, and identity of the deceased.

UPDATE: Six people shot, one fatally, at West 7th area bar

On Sunday, 10/05/2025, at approximately 1:40am, Fort Worth officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Bledsoe Street (Social LIV) in reference to a shooting call. 

Upon arrival officers located a deceased victim inside of the business with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Medical personnel pronounced the deceased victim on the scene. 

Additional shooting victims (5) were either transported by ambulance or self-transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.  The surviving shooting victims all appear to be in stable condition at this time. 

Homicide detectives found that unknown suspects fired handguns striking the deceased victim and the additional shooting victims inside of the business in what appears to be an unprovoked shooting. The suspect(s) fled the scene on foot immediately after the shooting and prior to police arriving on scene. 

Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.

This shooting appears to be gang related, but the investigation is still preliminary and subject to change.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the manner, cause of death, and identity of the deceased.

UPDATE – The victim has been identified as a 31-year-old male.

15-year-old fatally stabbed in east Fort Worth

On Friday, October 3, 2025 at approximately 3:44pm, officers were dispatched to a stabbing/cutting call in the 2700 block of E. Rosedale St.  Upon arrival, it was determined that all involved individuals had left the location.

Officers met up with one person involved who admitted to cutting other individual in self-defense during a physical altercation. The suspect is a juvenile.

It was learned that a 15-year-old was stabbed and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Another victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, according to police. The current condition of that person is not known.

Detectives continue to investigate this case.  

This information will be provided to the Tarrant County DA’s Office for review.

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