by Fort Worth, Texas — A woman was fatally shot inside her Fort Worth home Friday night after a bullet entered the residence from outside, prompting an active homicide investigation and renewed concern among neighbors about gunfire in the area.
Officers with the Fort Worth Police Department say the incident occurred in the 3400 block of Tahiti Lane, where emergency responders were initially dispatched following a report of a medical emergency.
Emergency call first reported as a fall
According to police, the Fort Worth Fire Department responded to the home at approximately 8:51 p.m. after receiving a call that a woman had fallen inside the residence. First responders transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.
Later that night, investigators were notified that the woman’s injuries were not the result of a fall — but instead caused by a gunshot wound.
“Preliminary investigation showed a bullet entered the home from outside,”
— Fort Worth Police Department
Authorities confirmed the woman was inside her home when she was struck.
Evidence suggests shot fired from outside the residence
Police say early findings indicate the bullet traveled into the house from an exterior location, though investigators have not yet determined where the shot originated or whether the shooting was targeted.
The victim was inside her home when she was struck by a bullet that entered from outside, according to police
Detectives are now working to reconstruct the moments leading up to the shooting, including the direction of the gunfire and the possibility that the shot came from a nearby street or neighboring property.
Earlier “shots fired” call under investigation
Adding to the mystery, police confirmed that officers received a shots fired call in the same area approximately one hour before the medical emergency was reported.
“There was a shots fired call in the area about an hour earlier,” — FWPD officials said.
Investigators are now examining whether the two incidents are connected. Police have not said whether any shell casings were recovered or whether the earlier call involved multiple shots.
Surveillance footage and witnesses being reviewed
Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood, reviewing surveillance video from nearby homes and businesses, and speaking with residents who may have heard or seen something unusual Friday evening.
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Police are asking anyone with security cameras or doorbell footage to review recordings from the hours leading up to the shooting
Authorities are also attempting to identify any vehicles or individuals that may have been in the area around the time the shots were fired.
No suspects identified, investigation ongoing
As of Saturday, no suspects are in custody, and police have not released the identity of the victim. Officials say additional details will be shared once the victim’s family has been notified and investigators confirm more information.
The case remains under active investigation, with homicide detectives working to determine whether the shooting was intentional, accidental, or the result of stray gunfire.
Community shaken by violence inside home
The incident has unsettled residents in the neighborhood, many of whom say they never expected gunfire to result in a death inside someone’s home.
Being struck by gunfire while inside a residence highlights the unpredictable danger of stray bullets, investigators noted
Police continue to urge residents to report any suspicious activity and to come forward if they heard gunshots, saw someone firing a weapon, or noticed unusual movement in the area Friday night.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact Fort Worth police or submit tips anonymously through local crime tip lines.
As detectives piece together the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting, the focus remains on identifying the source of the gunfire and ensuring accountability.
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