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Suspect in Tarrant County deputy shooting hated police, says neighbor
FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) -The man who authorities said shot a Tarrant County deputy three times may be remembered more for his final act than his life. The 40-year-old gunman’s identity has not been released pending official identification and notification of next of kin. Martin Gomez, the man’s neighbor...
Suspect with felony warrants killed in Tarrant County standoff after shooting deputy
FORT WORTH – A suspect who shot a sheriff's deputy three times while warrants were being served was killed by law enforcement after barricading himself in a home on Wednesday, Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare said. The deceased 40-year-old man had three felony warrants, including sexual assault of a child and holding a person under 17 against their will.It happened early Wednesday afternoon at a home in the 2900 block of Elinor Street, close to the Fort Worth and Haltom City limits.Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes described the suspect as a "violent, sick, twisted criminal" who intended to...
Deputy injured in shooting while serving warrant in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas - A Tarrant County Sheriff's deputy was shot while attempting to serve a warrant on a suspect in Fort Worth on August 7, 2024.The incident occurred around 12:00 p.m. in the 2900 block of Elinor St. when deputies approached the residence of a 40-year-old male suspect. The suspect, who was wanted on felony warrants for Sexual Assault of a Child, Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact, and Unlawful Restraint Under 17 Years of Age, fired at the deputies from inside the home, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.One deputy was struck three times and was immediately transported to a local hospital. The injuries are non-life-threatening, and the deputy is expected to fully recover.Following the shooting, the suspect barricaded himself inside the home. The Fort Worth Police Department Major Case Unit is handling the investigation into the incident.For future updates, inquiries should be directed to the Fort Worth Police Department PIO Team at policemedia@fortworthtexas.gov.
How this university leader champions health care access, innovation in Tarrant County
Glenn Forister didn’t always imagine himself working in health care. In the late 1980s, Forister was pursuing a business degree at the University of Houston but quickly fell out of love with it. He wanted to pursue a career with more meaning in it, he said. Looking for a...
Women in Ag Conference set for Sept. 10-11
Tarrant County AgriLife Extension Agency will host the Second Annual Women in Ag Conference on Sept. 10-11.This year's event will take place at the Fort Worth Stock Yards. The conference is designed to assist farm and ranch women in problem-solving, recordkeeping and decision-making skills.The conference is inspired by Annie’s Project, a nonprofit group dedicated to providing educational programs…
After years with upper hand, sellers see advantages fizzle in DFW housing market
The housing market in Dallas-Fort Worth is shifting toward balance after years of sellers having the upper hand. The swing in North Texas echoes a national trend that seems to favor buyers, despite persistently high mortgage rates. Home prices have fallen in most North Texas counties from where they were...
Tarrant County DA Lauds Fort Worth, Saginaw, and White Settlement Police for Enhancing Community Safety
Local law enforcement agencies received recognition for their collaborative efforts in a recent community safety initiative. The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office extended gratitude to the Fort Worth, Saginaw, and White Settlement Police Departments for their successful work on a case central to community security. The acknowledgment, shared by the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, emphasized the joint commitment to public safety across the involved departments.
Tarrant deputy shot 3 times in Fort Worth; suspect dead after SWAT standoff, police say
A child sexual assault suspect who shot a Tarrant County sheriff’s deputy was barricaded in a home on Elinor Street in north Fort Worth. Deputy released from hospital and expected to recover.
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