Fort Worth police, SWAT on scene of barricaded person and suspect search

FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth police have cordoned off a neighborhood in the northern part of the city as officers work to arrest a suspect following a report of gunfire on Tuesday afternoon.

Report of shots fired

What we know:

Officers were initially dispatched to the 3500 block of North Juliet Lane to investigate a burglary call. During the investigation, shots were fired, prompting a massive law enforcement response.

Multiple specialized units and resources were called to the scene for what police called a possible barricaded person. 

People who live in the Summerfields subdivision were also asked to stay indoors while police searched for a male suspect possibly armed and on foot in the area.

Authorities have established several roadblocks in the immediate vicinity and are advising the public to avoid the area until further notice.

What we don't know:

While police have not yet confirmed if anyone was struck by the gunfire, the department has deployed Public Information Officers to the scene to provide updates as the situation develops.

No further details regarding the suspect's identity or the nature of the initial burglary were immediately available.

Schools on Lockout

North Riverside Elementary School, Fossil Hill Middle School, Vista Ridge Middle School, and Basswood Elementary School have been in a secure lockout (school continues as normal, but no students or staff outside, no visitors allowed) since about 12:10 p.m. 

North Riverside Elementary was temporarily instructed by Fort Worth PD to initiate a lockdown (shelter in place) that lasted approximately 45 minutes. They were released from that lockdown and able to resume a secure lockout at 1:15 p.m.