Tragic Shooting Near Fort Worth Gas Station Claims Two Lives, Investigation Ongoing
Fort Worth, TX – A somber air hangs over the Fort Worth community following a tragic double homicide that occurred early Sunday morning near a gas station on the city’s south side. Authorities have confirmed that two individuals lost their lives after a shooting erupted near the Valero station located at 5529 James Avenue.
The incident unfolded shortly after 4:30 a.m., when Fort Worth police received an urgent 911 call reporting that a woman had been shot. The caller, identified as the victim’s sister, alerted authorities in a desperate plea for help. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to render aid and transport them to medical facilities, both victims succumbed to their injuries.
At this time, the names of the victims have not been released, pending official identification and notification of next of kin by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Fort Worth Police Department has also yet to disclose any potential suspects or motives related to the shooting.
The Valero gas station, a normally quiet location that serves local residents and commuters, has now become the center of a heartbreaking investigation. Crime scene tape cordoned off the area for several hours on Sunday morning as detectives gathered evidence and spoke to possible witnesses.
So far, no arrests have been made, and authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in solving this violent crime. Investigators are urging anyone who may have been in the area at the time or who may have relevant information—no matter how minor it may seem—to come forward.
“This is a tragedy that has left two families in mourning and a community searching for answers,” said a spokesperson for the Fort Worth Police Department. “We are doing everything we can to piece together what happened, and we ask the public to help us bring justice to those who have been affected by this senseless act of violence.”
As word of the shooting spread throughout the Fort Worth area, an outpouring of concern and condolences emerged on social media. Residents are expressing their heartbreak and frustration over the continued loss of life due to gun violence in the city.
Community leaders have also begun calling for increased efforts to curb violent crime and improve public safety, particularly in areas where violent incidents have occurred repeatedly.
In the coming days, vigils may be organized as friends, neighbors, and loved ones seek to honor the memories of the two lives lost. Meanwhile, the Fort Worth Police Department’s Homicide Unit remains actively involved in the case, reviewing surveillance footage from the area, speaking to witnesses, and following leads in the hope of bringing those responsible to justice.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4330 or Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477). Tips can remain anonymous, and there may be a reward for information that leads to an arrest.
As Fort Worth mourns this devastating loss, the community stands united in its call for justice and peace.