Fort Worth PD release video in 2 police shootings

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth Police Department shared more information and body camera video of two officer-involved shootings that happened over the weekend. The suspects in both cases died from their injuries.

Fort Worth Police Shootings

What they're saying:

Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia said these are the city’s seventh and eighth officer-involved shootings for the year. Five of those have been fatal. That’s compared to five total police shootings in 2025.

In both weekend cases, the suspects displayed weapons and ignored officers’ commands, prompting the officers to fire shots. Those same officers rendered aid.

"First and foremost, you know, there's not an officer that wants something to end this way. You know, this is emotional, for my men and women that go through this. They want to save lives, right? They want to stop a threat. But they want to do everything they can to save lives," Garcia said. "And so, you know, I'm proud of them. You know, the same individuals that tried to kill or hurt them in their mind, they're trying to save. And that's just the professionalism of these men and women that are here."

The officers involved in both incidents will be placed on routine administrative leave pending an internal affairs investigation.

"Our thoughts and our our prayers are with everyone involved in these incidents. Any loss of life is tragic, regardless of the circumstances. Families are grieving the loss of a loved one, and we recognize the profound emotional impact that these events have on them. We also recognize the burden placed on our police officers, who were forced to make split second decisions not only to protect themselves, but also members of our communities," the chief said.

Sex offender suspect shot

What we know:

The first shooting happened on Saturday evening along the South Freeway. Officers were searching for 56-year-old Ricky Lindsey, who had cut off his ankle monitor after being connected to the sexual assault of a minor.

When police located Lindsey, he led them on a brief chase away from and then back to the M&M Inn and Suites in south Fort Worth. Officers shot and killed him after they said he pulled out a gun.

"The fugitive got into a vehicle and began driving away from the motel. Officers followed and attempted to stop the vehicle. However, the fugitive failed to stop and a short pursuit ensued. The pursuit lasted approximately eight minutes. The fugitive circled the area a couple of times before returning to the M&M motel and stopping the vehicle at the end of the parking lot. Officers immediately gave multiple verbal orders. The fugitive then produced what appeared to be a firearm and put it into his mouth. At one point, he took it out of his mouth. The fugitive did not comply with multiple verbal orders and began rolling up his window. He then made movements inside the car and, as you will see on video, attempted to take off his seatbelt and possibly open the door. Two officers then fired their guns and struck the fugitive. Officers on scene provided medical care until the Fort Worth Fire Department arrived and pronounced him deceased," Chief Garcia said.

Lindsey was wanted for failure to register as a sex offender and had cut off his ankle monitor in May.

Police found an air pistol in his vehicle.

Domestic disturbance suspect shot

What we know:

The second shooting happened a few hours later at an apartment complex off Renee Circle. Police said they got a call about a man who was armed with a knife and was threatening a woman.

When officers arrived, they found 21-year-old Andrew Ponce outside. Ponce allegedly refused to drop the weapon and instead moved toward officers, who then shot him. He later died at the hospital.

"The caller provided details that her ex-boyfriend broke through the front door of her apartment and armed himself with a knife," Garcia said. "Before police arrival, the suspect was in a violent and volatile confrontation with his ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend, placing them in fear for their lives and causing major, major property damage. The suspect chased both victims through the apartment and parking lot with multiple knives. Both victims received injuries during the incident. When the first officer arrived on scene, he observed the suspect in the parking lot with one knife to his throat and two additional knives in his left hand. The officer gave multiple verbal commands and orders to drop the knife while attempting to gain distance from the suspect and moving backward. The suspect refused to obey commands and continued advancing towards the officer with knives in both hands. The suspect continued closing the distance between himself and the officer. The officer then fired his gun, striking the suspect."

Police said they found three knives on Ponce and five more throughout the parking lot and apartment that he had chased the victims with.

The two domestic violence victims were treated at the scene for injuries.

The chief believes his officers saved their lives by getting there as quickly as they did.

"These two individuals were chased out of the apartment by the individual with the knives. That officer saved lives that day," Garcia said.

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