Fort Worth shooting: Man found dead in road; person of interest in custody

A man was shot and killed on a West Fort Worth road Sunday night, according to police.

What we know:

Officers responded to a shooting call near an apartment complex in the 100 block of Nursery Lane just before 10 p.m. Sunday.

There, officers found a man lying in the road with at least one gunshot wound. The man died at the scene despite lifesaving measures by first responders.

Multiple witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a suspect flee the area. Police have detained a person of interest, who remains in custody.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the victim's identity and official cause of death. FOX 4 will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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

What we don't know:

Investigators have not yet determined what led to the shooting or if the victim and suspect knew each other.

The Source: Information in this article comes from Fort Worth police.

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