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The Texas Rangers are investigating a shooting involving a Denton police officer on Sunday afternoon.

At 12:10 p.m., Denton Public Safety Communications received welfare concern 911 calls about an adult male who appeared intoxicated at a pickleball court in the 1100 block of Riney Road.

Arriving officers found the man on the north side of the pickleball courts where he climbed on top of a fence holding a metal rod. The man told the officers they were going to have to kill him and threatened the officers with the metal rod.

Officers attempted to verbally deescalate the situation. The man then climbed down from the fence and charged at officers with the metal rod in his hand. One officer deployed his Taser, which struck the man but was ineffective. A second officer fired multiple shots, striking the suspect several times.

Officers immediately rendered aid to the man. Medics transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release his identity, pending family notification.

No officers nor other residents were injured during this incident.

In accordance with department policy, the officer who fired his firearm has been placed on administrative leave while Internal Affairs conducts an administrative investigation.

All inquiries regarding the criminal investigation should be directed to the Texas Rangers.

The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred early Saturday morning along Highway 360.

On March 7, 2026, at approximately 5:09 a.m., officers responded to the northbound lanes of Highway 360 near E. Avenue J after receiving reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, they located a male pedestrian trapped underneath a small truck.

Preliminary investigation indicates the man had been traveling northbound on Highway 360 in a Dodge Durango with a female passenger before stopping his vehicle along the highway. After stopping, the man exited the vehicle and began walking with his female passenger in the lane of travel along the Highway 360 entrance ramp.

During this time, the man was struck by a vehicle that was traveling northbound on the frontage road and entering the on-ramp to Highway 360.

The male pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle stopped immediately and cooperated with investigators; that driver is not facing any criminal charges at this time.

The female who had been traveling with the male pedestrian in the Dodge Durango and walking with him on the highway was not injured during the crash.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased once next of kin have been notified.

The Arlington Police Department reminds the public that pedestrians should take every precaution to avoid walking on highways, including shoulder areas. Vehicles traveling at highway speeds can require significant distances to slow down or come to a complete stop. Drivers who must stop along a highway should exit the roadway as soon as possible and, if safe to do so, remain inside their vehicle. If it becomes necessary to exit, individuals should do so with extreme caution and only in safe areas away from moving traffic.

On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 12:46 a.m., Dallas Police and Fire Rescue along with Dallas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an assist officer call in the 2900 block of North Stemmons Freeway northbound near Inwood Road.

The assist call was made after a motorcycle officer on duty was involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Preliminary information indicates the officer was struck from behind by an unidentified vehicle, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle. A second vehicle then collided with the motorcycle after the officer had been thrown from his motorcycle.

Dallas Fire-Rescue transported the officer to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call Crime Stoppers at (214) 373-TIPS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at about 2:10 a.m., Dallas Police responded to an assist officer call after an officer reported hearing multiple gunshots in the in the 2700 block of Elm Street.

Officers arrived at the scene and determined a woman had been shot in the leg in the 2700 block of July Alley behind a business on Elm Street. The woman was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The suspect was taken into custody during a felony traffic stop, according to scanner traffic. 

The investigation is ongoing.

On Sunday, March 1, shortly after 1 a.m., the Lewisville Police Department responded to a reported shooting at a bar located in the 1100 block of Texas Street.

Upon arrival, officers found an adult victim in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began rendering life-saving aid to the victim. Additional arriving officers secured the scene and started their investigation.

Officers were provided with a description of the suspect, later identified as a 40-year-old man. Officers located the suspect nearby and took him into custody without incident.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, the victim later died.

The suspect has been charged with Murder and Tampering with Evidence.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Kimberlin via email at, pkimberlin@cityoflewisville.com or the Lewisville Police Department at 972.219.3640. Anonymous tips also may be submitted to Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1.800.388.TIPS (8477) or online at dentoncountycrimestoppers.com.