Man dies in motorcycle crash on Highway 377 near Cresson

On Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at approximately 9:26 a.m., Cresson Fire, PCHD EMS, and DPS responded to a motorcycle crash on Highway 377 near Kelly Road.

Authorities say a motorcyclist was traveling southbound on US-377 in the Cresson area of Parker County. For an unknown reason, the motorcyclist drove onto the shoulder and lost control.

The motorcycle then traveled off the roadway and struck a guard rail.

The operator was killed in the crash. He has been identified as a 53-year-old man.

This is an ongoing investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Juvenile dies in motorcycle crash near Midlothian

On Saturday, Sept. 26, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Midlothian Fire and DPS Troopers responded to a crash in the 3500 block of Mountain View Drive in Ellis County.

Officials say a pair of motorcyclists were riding in the area when one of the motorcycles left the roadway and struck a culvert. The rider of that motorcycle was killed in the crash.

The rider who was killed is a minor, so no identifying information is being released. 

This is an ongoing investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and there is no further information to release at this time.

Man killed in north Fort Worth shooting

 The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in north Fort Worth.

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at approximately 3:36 a.m., officers were called to a shooting at a residence located at the 8300 block of N. Riverside Drive.

Officers arrived on scene and observed an adult male laying inside the residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Officers also observed another adult male who surrendered to officers with his hands raised and was detained without further incident.

Fort Worth Fire arrived and pronounced the adult male deceased. The detained male and the deceased are known to each other.

The adult male detained by officers is currently being interviewed by homicide detectives. This is believed to be an isolated incident, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.

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

Anyone with information related to this can call 817-392-4222. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477).

Juvenile dies in Sanger ISD bus rollover

On September 24, 2026, at approximately 4:55 pm. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Huling Road near Lois Road East in unincorporated Denton County.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a Sanger ISD school bus was traveling northbound on Huling Rd when it veered off the roadway, struck a culvert, and rolled over. 

The driver, 38-year-old and three students received treatment at the scene for minor injuries.

A 13-year-old student was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where the student succumbed to injuries from the crash.

This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.

Roanoke motor officer critically hurt in crash

In the early morning hours of September 20, 2026, an officer with the Roanoke Police Department was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision.

Officers were conducting traffic enforcement along SH 114 in response to numerous complaints involving motorcycles traveling at high speeds in the area while attending an event at Texas Motor Speedway.

The officer, who was operating a police motorcycle, attempted to stop a motorcycle when the rider fled from the officer. During the incident, both the officer and the fleeing motorcyclist were involved in a collision with another vehicle on SH 114, just west of I-35W.

The officer was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.

The suspect is in custody and is also being treated at a local hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.

At this time, Roanoke PD does not have any additional information regarding the collision or the officer’s condition.

Pedestrian killed in north Fort Worth crash

On September 19, 2026, at 7:54pm, Fort Worth Police and Fire were dispatched to a crash in the 11000 block of Timberland Blvd.

Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle.

The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.

The driver of the vehicle who struck the victim remained on scene and is cooperating with law enforcement.  

The Traffic Investigation Unit (TIU) is investigating.

Four shot, two fatally, during fight at Fort Worth house party

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 3:32 a.m., Fort Worth officers were called to a shooting in the 4300 block of Martin Street.

Officers arrived on scene and learned that a large gathering was occurring in the backyard of a residence at this location.

At one point, a fight occurred between two people, an adult male and an adult female that knew each other.

A separate adult male intervened and the two men engaged in a fight that escalated to where both produced firearms and shots were fired from both men. A total of four men were shot. 

Fort Worth Fire arrived and provided medical treatment. Two were pronounced deceased on scene which included the one male that had intervened.

Two were transported to local hospital(s) with gunshot wounds which included the other identified shooter. Their current conditions are unknown.

This information is preliminary and is subject to change as this investigation continues.

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

Anyone with information related to this can call 817-392-4222. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477).

Two shot, one fatally, at Allen Starbucks

On September 18, 2026, at approximately 5:59 p.m., Allen Police officers responded to reports of a shooting at 969 State Highway 121 (Starbucks).

The preliminary investigation indicates that the incident occurred during a child custody exchange involving the
father of the children and the mother’s boyfriend. An altercation occurred between the two men, resulting in
both sustaining a gunshot wound.

Both individuals were transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. The victim, identified as the mother’s boyfriend, was later pronounced deceased. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The suspect, identified as the father of the children, was taken into custody without incident and remains hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The children who were present during the custody exchange were not physically injured.

This remains an active investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available

Man armed with knife killed by APD

At around 10:45pm Thursday, Arlington PD responded to a home in the 1700 block of W. Lovers Lane for a suicidal subject call.  

During the call, one officer fired his weapon at a man who was armed with a knife.

The man was transported to a local hospital where he later died. No officers were injured.  

As is standard anytime an officer uses deadly force, two investigations are currently taking place:

  • A criminal investigation led by the APD Homicide Unit, which will review the entire incident to determine whether any criminal offenses were committed
  • An administrative investigation led by the APD Internal Affairs Unit, which will determine whether officers followed department policies and procedures.

I35W reopened after Good Samaritan killed in crash

On Friday, September 18, 2026, at approximately 2:30am, Fort Worth Police and Fire were dispatched to a major accident in the area of I35W and Felix Street.

Initial details indicate a collision occurred on the freeway, and another driver stopped to assist the occupants of the vehicle involved in the initial accident.

One of the individuals who went to assist the individuals involved in the initial accident was subsequently struck by a passing vehicle and pronounced deceased.

Both directions of I35W were closed during the overnight hours, but have since been reopened.

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