Woman fatally shot by security guard following New Year’s Day altercation
Credit: Nightcrawler Media Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas - On Thursday, Fort Worth police officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of S. Riverside Dr. in reference to a shooting call.
What we know:
Upon arrival, officers located an adult female victim with an apparent gunshot wound to her chest. Medical personnel applied life-saving efforts. However, the victim was pronounced deceased on scene.
Officers detained the suspect, who works as security for the location.
Detectives found that the suspect had told the victim that she needed to leave the location, and the victim was arguing with the suspect.
The victim reportedly advanced towards the suspect, who then pepper sprayed the victim. The victim retrieved a stabbing weapon from nearby and advanced towards the suspect, who then fired his sidearm, striking the victim.
What we don't know:
The victim's name has not yet been released. Police said the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will identify her.
There's no word yet on if the suspect will face charges or if the case will be referred to a grand jury.
What's next:
Homicide detectives are still investigating. Evidence suggests this is an isolated incident and there are no known threats to the community, police said.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Fort Worth Police Department.