Shooting at Fort Worth park injures one child, one police officer, and two women.

Fort Worth law enforcement authorities are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday evening at Stop Six Park, during a large gathering, resulting in multiple injuries. According to a news release from the Fort Worth Police Department, the shooting transpired around 9:10 p.m., injuring a child, a police officer, and two women.

The shooting took place at Stop Six Park, situated at 5200 East Rosedale Street, during a planned community event. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the unidentified assailant, clad in all black, emerged from an area between an apartment complex and a nearby strip center. The suspect opened fire towards the gathering before fleeing towards the apartment building.

Among the victims was a woman who sustained a gunshot wound to the head. She was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition, as per the latest updates from the police. Additionally, a nearby Fort Worth police officer, who was stationed in a parked patrol vehicle at the time of the shooting, was injured when a bullet penetrated the windshield of his car, causing shrapnel to strike him in the neck. Fortunately, the officer is expected to recover from these non-life-threatening injuries.

A child was also injured in the incident; a bullet grazed the child’s head. Meanwhile, an elderly woman suffered a hip injury due to gunfire. Both the child and the elderly woman were taken to hospitals where they are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening conditions.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities have reported no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. Police are urging anyone with information that could assist in identifying the shooter or any other individuals involved to reach out to the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4222. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to Tarrant County Crime Stoppers by calling 817-469-TIPS or visiting their website.

Stop Six Park holds historical significance, having been established in 1969 to provide recreational space for the African American community in east Fort Worth. The police department’s ongoing investigation aims to bring clarity to this unsettling incident and ensure the safety of the community.