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By Hollie Silverman
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A manhunt is underway after a gunman opened fire on a community gathering at a Fort Worth, Texas, park on Saturday night, injuring four people—including a police officer and a child.
The suspect, observed dressed in all black, remains at large, a Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) spokesperson confirmed to Newsweek via email on Sunday. No motive has been established, and the investigation is ongoing.
What to Know About the Shooting
The shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. Saturday at Stop Six Park. According to officials, a large-scale, family-oriented community event was underway when the gunfire began, causing attendees to flee for cover.
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Investigators report that the suspect emerged from an area between a local business strip center and an adjacent apartment complex just east of the park. The individual then fired "indiscriminately" into the crowd before fleeing on foot back toward the apartment complex.
Victim Status and Injuries
Four individuals sustained injuries during the attack. The FWPD has provided the following updates on their conditions:
Investigation and Public Appeal
The FWPD Major Case Unit has assumed leadership of the investigation. Due to the indiscriminate nature of the shooting, authorities have emphasized the ongoing risk to public safety and are urgently seeking tips from the community.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspect's identity is urged to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4222. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477) or online at 469tips.com.
What Is Stop Six Park
Historic Stop Six Park (formerly known as Rosedale Plaza Park) is a 6.25-acre community park located at 5200 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, a city that is home to roughly 1 million people. According to the North Texas Community Foundation, the park is heavily tied to the cultural identity of Stop Six, one of Fort Worth’s most prominent, historically Black neighborhoods.
The neighborhood's name dates back to the early 20th century when an electric-powered streetcar system run by the Northern Texas Traction Co. operated a 90-minute commute between Fort Worth and Dallas, according to TCU Magazine. The settlement was the sixth stop on the line out of the Tarrant County Courthouse. Since it lacked a formal landmark at the time, people simply called it "Stop Six."
Because the park is a gathering place for multi-generational families, it's frequently used for weekend barbecues, youth sports, and local community events.
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