Fort Worth apartment shooting: A child has died after being shot with an unsecured firearm at a Fort Worth apartment complex. The shooting happened Saturday evening at an apartment building.
Fort Worth police said officers responded to Patriot Pointe Apartments in the 2100 block of Revolutionary Way at about 7:45 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Police found a child between the ages of 2 and 5 with a gunshot wound. Police believe the child may have accidentally fired the weapon.
Police and emergency personnel attempted to help the child at the scene. He was taken to the hospital, where the child later died.
What Happened in the Fort Worth Apartment Shooting
A preliminary investigation found that the child reached for an unsecured firearm. Police believe the child may have accidentally fired the weapon.
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According to police, the shooting occurred outside an apartment building near a patio. An adult was present at the time of the incident.
Investigators are working to determine how the incident happened and how the gun came into the child’s possession.
Police Investigation
Fort Worth police have launched an investigation into the incident, according to information from the Fort Worth Police Department. While initial information is available, the full circumstances of the shooting have not yet been determined.
The identity of the child and details about his family have not been released.
Police are continuing to investigate what happened and how the child gained access to the firearm. More information may become available as the investigation continues.
This story will be updated as new, verified information becomes available.
