Man Shot by Fort Worth Officer After Bridge Incident Shuts Down Hwy 287
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- A man was fatally shot by a Fort Worth police officer on a US Highway 287 overpass after reportedly threatening to jump and approaching the officer with a broken bottle. The incident led to the closure of the highway for investigation. The man's identity has not been released, and no officers were injured.
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The incident prompted the closure of all lanes of Highway 287 and the roadway beneath the overpass while investigators worked the scene. No officers were injured, and the investigation remains ongoing. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 4:28 p.m.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the officer approached and gave verbal commands as the individual appeared to be attempting to jump. Authorities say the man then ran toward the officer while holding what appeared to be a broken bottle. The officer fired their weapon, striking the individual.
Fort Worth police say an officer encountered a man on the US Highway 287 overpass at E. Maddox Avenue Thursday afternoon after reports of a person leaning over the bridge and harming himself with a sharp object.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene of a crash on the highway. Use caution and reduce speed in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Incident reported at 1300 Cobb Park Dr.
The incident prompted the closure of all lanes of Highway 287 and the roadway beneath the overpass while investigators worked the scene. No officers were injured, and the investigation remains ongoing. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 4:28 p.m.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the officer approached and gave verbal commands as the individual appeared to be attempting to jump. Authorities say the man then ran toward the officer while holding what appeared to be a broken bottle. The officer fired their weapon, striking the individual.
Fort Worth police say an officer encountered a man on the US Highway 287 overpass at E. Maddox Avenue Thursday afternoon after reports of a person leaning over the bridge and harming himself with a sharp object.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene of a crash on the highway. Use caution and reduce speed in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Incident reported at 1300 Cobb Park Dr.
The incident prompted the closure of all lanes of Highway 287 and the roadway beneath the overpass while investigators worked the scene. No officers were injured, and the investigation remains ongoing. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 4:28 p.m.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the officer approached and gave verbal commands as the individual appeared to be attempting to jump. Authorities say the man then ran toward the officer while holding what appeared to be a broken bottle. The officer fired their weapon, striking the individual.
Fort Worth police say an officer encountered a man on the US Highway 287 overpass at E. Maddox Avenue Thursday afternoon after reports of a person leaning over the bridge and harming himself with a sharp object.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene of a crash on the highway. Use caution and reduce speed in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Incident reported at 1300 Cobb Park Dr.
The incident prompted the closure of all lanes of Highway 287 and the roadway beneath the overpass while investigators worked the scene. No officers were injured, and the investigation remains ongoing. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 4:28 p.m.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the officer approached and gave verbal commands as the individual appeared to be attempting to jump. Authorities say the man then ran toward the officer while holding what appeared to be a broken bottle. The officer fired their weapon, striking the individual.
Fort Worth police say an officer encountered a man on the US Highway 287 overpass at E. Maddox Avenue Thursday afternoon after reports of a person leaning over the bridge and harming himself with a sharp object.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene of a crash on the highway. Use caution and reduce speed in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Incident reported at 1300 Cobb Park Dr.
The incident prompted the closure of all lanes of Highway 287 and the roadway beneath the overpass while investigators worked the scene. No officers were injured, and the investigation remains ongoing. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 4:28 p.m.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the officer approached and gave verbal commands as the individual appeared to be attempting to jump. Authorities say the man then ran toward the officer while holding what appeared to be a broken bottle. The officer fired their weapon, striking the individual.
Fort Worth police say an officer encountered a man on the US Highway 287 overpass at E. Maddox Avenue Thursday afternoon after reports of a person leaning over the bridge and harming himself with a sharp object.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Citizen user video shows a large police presence on the scene of a crash on the highway. Use caution and reduce speed in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to US Highway 287.
Incident reported at 1300 Cobb Park Dr.
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@mag702 A) tasers aren’t as effective, and B) if he was charging at home with a bottle, that is a weapon and lethal force is necessary. Someone can cover ground fast if they run, and if a taser doesn’t work, the officer could get hurt.
he should've just let the man jump sht smfh
Could have just tased a broken bottle isn't much of a threat as knife or gun.
Fort Worth what are yall on
@mag702 A) tasers aren’t as effective, and B) if he was charging at home with a bottle, that is a weapon and lethal force is necessary. Someone can cover ground fast if they run, and if a taser doesn’t work, the officer could get hurt.
he should've just let the man jump sht smfh
Could have just tased a broken bottle isn't much of a threat as knife or gun.
Fort Worth what are yall on
@mag702 A) tasers aren’t as effective, and B) if he was charging at home with a bottle, that is a weapon and lethal force is necessary. Someone can cover ground fast if they run, and if a taser doesn’t work, the officer could get hurt.
he should've just let the man jump sht smfh
Could have just tased a broken bottle isn't much of a threat as knife or gun.
Fort Worth what are yall on
@mag702 A) tasers aren’t as effective, and B) if he was charging at home with a bottle, that is a weapon and lethal force is necessary. Someone can cover ground fast if they run, and if a taser doesn’t work, the officer could get hurt.
he should've just let the man jump sht smfh
Could have just tased a broken bottle isn't much of a threat as knife or gun.
Fort Worth what are yall on
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@mag702 A) tasers aren’t as effective, and B) if he was charging at home with a bottle, that is a weapon and lethal force is necessary. Someone can cover ground fast if they run, and if a taser doesn’t work, the officer could get hurt.
he should've just let the man jump sht smfh
Could have just tased a broken bottle isn't much of a threat as knife or gun.
Fort Worth what are yall on