Fort WorthGeneral NewsTexasU.S. News Texas Festival Shooting Results in Three Fatalities, Eight Injured, according to Authorities by Chloe Baker July 4, 2023 written by Chloe Baker July 4, 2023 12 comments Bookmark 49 In the wake of a local festival in Texas, a shooting occurred, which authorities have confirmed resulted in three deaths and eight injuries. The incident occurred in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, located on the southwest side of the city, around 11:47 p.m. Monday, just a few hours following the conclusion of the neighborhood’s annual ComoFest. It’s reported that the gunfire was targeted towards a crowd, with hundreds of people present. Officers responding to the scene discovered multiple victims in a nearby parking lot, with one individual pronounced dead on the spot. The other injured parties were rushed to local hospitals via ambulance or personal vehicles. RELATED ARTICLES Adjustments to Phoenix Mercury’s travel plans after airport incident involving Brittney Griner New, 6th terminal on the cards with American Airlines’ DFW Airport lease deal signing BNSF railroad accused of failing to promote trans employee Among the total 11 victims, one was a minor, the police confirmed. As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made, and it is yet unclear how many individuals might have been involved in the shooting. ComoFest is the annual Independence Day celebration held in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, a traditionally Black community. There’s a tragic precedent with a similar event in 2021 where eight people were injured due to a shooting. In unrelated incidents, Philadelphia faced a tragic event on Monday night when a heavily armed individual wearing a bulletproof vest took to the city streets, resulting in five fatalities and injuries to two young boys before the suspect surrendered, local police reported. Similarly, in Baltimore on Sunday, a holiday weekend block party turned disastrous when a shooting incident led to two deaths and left 28 people injured. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Fort Worth ShootingWhere did the shooting occur?How many people were affected by the shooting?Has any suspect been arrested?Were any minors involved in the incident?What is the ComoFest?Have there been similar incidents in the past?More about Fort Worth Shooting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Fort Worth Shooting Where did the shooting occur? The shooting occurred in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, following the annual ComoFest. How many people were affected by the shooting? A total of 11 people were affected by the shooting. Three people were killed and eight were injured. Has any suspect been arrested? As of Tuesday morning following the shooting, no arrests have been made. Were any minors involved in the incident? Yes, one of the 11 victims was a juvenile. What is the ComoFest? ComoFest is the annual Independence Day celebration for Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood, a historically Black community. Have there been similar incidents in the past? Yes, in 2021, a shooting at the ComoFest resulted in eight people getting injured. 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She enjoys exploring new destinations and sharing her experiences with her readers, from exotic locales to hidden gems off the beaten path. previous post Princess Kate takes her seat in Royal Box at Wimbledon, right next to Roger Federer next post Five Killed in Philadelphia Shooting, Marking the Deadliest Incident during July 4 Holiday You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 12 comments LizT99 July 4, 2023 - 8:12 pm whoa…i was just around there last night. couldve been me. this is scary, guys. really scary. stay safe everyone. Reply Sam J. July 5, 2023 - 1:11 am Terrible news to wake up to… what is happening to our city? The festival was meant to bring joy, not sorrow. Reply NormanP July 5, 2023 - 2:50 am Yet another incident… When will this stop? More security needed at these events!! Reply JennyS July 5, 2023 - 12:34 pm My heart goes out to all those affected… I used to attend ComoFest every year. Now, I’m not so sure… Reply Maurice H July 5, 2023 - 1:16 pm this is just sad… We need to address this gun violence issue now! not later, now!!! Reply TerryL July 5, 2023 - 1:28 pm can’t belive this is happening again. Weren’t measures put in place after last year’s incident?? Reply LizT99 July 6, 2023 - 5:07 pm whoa…i was just around there last night. couldve been me. this is scary, guys. really scary. stay safe everyone. Reply JennyS July 6, 2023 - 5:37 pm My heart goes out to all those affected… I used to attend ComoFest every year. Now, I’m not so sure… Reply Maurice H July 6, 2023 - 6:34 pm this is just sad… We need to address this gun violence issue now! not later, now!!! Reply NormanP July 6, 2023 - 10:43 pm Yet another incident… When will this stop? More security needed at these events!! Reply TerryL July 7, 2023 - 12:15 am can’t belive this is happening again. Weren’t measures put in place after last year’s incident?? Reply Sam J. July 7, 2023 - 7:44 am Terrible news to wake up to… what is happening to our city? The festival was meant to bring joy, not sorrow. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
