Fort Worth saw two back-to-back officer-involved shootings overnight, the Fort Worth Police Department confirmed, leaving two suspects dead and one officer hospitalized. The first encounter unfolded around 12:15 a.m. on Wiman Drive, and the second ended near Interstate 820 at Lancaster Avenue after a pursuit a few hours later. Investigators from FWPD’s Major Case unit are handling the scenes, and authorities are asking anyone with tips to come forward.
Officers first responded to the 4200 block of Wiman Drive after reports of multiple shots fired and, according to the department, heard additional gunfire as they arrived. They encountered a man holding a firearm who, police say, failed to follow repeated commands to drop it and instead pointed the weapon at officers. At least one officer discharged their service weapon, striking the suspect, and medics attempted life-saving measures before the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
No officers were reported hurt in that initial encounter, and the name of the person killed has not been released. Fort Worth Police Department emphasized that early details remain limited while detectives process evidence and interview witnesses. Community members near the Wiman Drive area described a heavy police presence as scenes were secured and canvassed.
While officers were still working the first scene, FWPD says a white SUV began speeding past them several times just after 4 a.m., an action that officers interpreted as an attempt to strike personnel standing by patrol vehicles. Attempts to stop the vehicle were unsuccessful, and the driver refused orders to pull over, prompting a pursuit that lasted about 15 minutes. The chase ended when officers used a PIT maneuver to bring the SUV to a stop off I-820 near Lancaster Avenue.
When officers approached the stopped vehicle with weapons drawn and ordered compliance, the department reports the situation escalated rapidly. Police say the suspect grabbed a firearm from an officer, at which point multiple officers fired, striking the man. Responders again performed life-saving measures, but that suspect was also pronounced dead at the scene.
One officer sustained an injury during the second incident and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment; FWPD described the officer’s condition as good and indicated they believe the injury involved an arm. Details about exactly how the officer was hurt were not immediately available at the time of the department’s statement. The identities of the two people killed have not been released pending family notification and the ongoing investigation.
FWPD detectives from the Major Case unit are leading both investigations, processing body-worn camera footage, interviewing witnesses, and collecting forensic evidence at both locations. Officials have not confirmed whether the two shootings are related beyond their proximity in time and place, and investigators said they will release more information as it becomes verified. Neighbors told reporters they were shaken by the late-night violence and are hoping for transparency from police as inquiries continue.
Anyone who saw activity near the 4200 block of Wiman Drive around midnight or along I-820 and Lancaster Avenue in the predawn hours is asked to contact investigators. The Fort Worth Police Department has set up a tip line at 817-392-4222 for information about either incident. People who prefer to remain anonymous can submit tips through Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 469tips.com or by calling 817-469-8477.
Authorities said the Fort Worth Police Department provided the initial details publicly as detectives continue to compile a full timeline and review footage. As with all officer-involved shootings, FWPD must follow standard protocols for evidence preservation, notification, and internal review while Major Case detectives coordinate with other units. Residents should expect occasional traffic disruptions as investigators finish scene work and move evidence.
These events highlight another tense night for law enforcement in Fort Worth and will likely prompt further questions from the community about officer safety and use-of-force outcomes. Officials asked anyone with video or information to come forward to help build a clearer picture of what happened during both confrontations. The department stressed that releasing verified facts is a priority as investigators work through leads and legal steps required before naming the deceased or filing charges.
