Altercation sparked a shooting that killed three and injured eight in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood, police say
By Frank Heinz • Published 5 hours ago • Updated 22 mins ago
Two men are under arrest and facing murder charges in connection with a mass shooting that took place in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood on Monday night.
Just before midnight Tuesday, several hundred people lingered along Horne Street after ComoFest, an annual Fourth of July party in the Como neighborhood southwest of downtown Fort Worth.
At about 11:47 p.m., someone started shooting into the crowd of hundreds, injuring eight people and killing three.
Fort Worth Police records show two men have been arrested in connection with the case and charged with murder. They have been identified as 19-year-old Brandon Williams and 20-year-old Christopher Redic.
Fort Worth Chief of Police Neil Noakes says two men are facing murder charges and there may be more arrests as the investigation into a mass shooting in the Como neighborhood moves forward.
According to police records, Redic was booked into the city jail just before noon Friday and Williams about an hour later. It’s not yet clear if either of the men has obtained attorneys to speak on their behalf.
Fort Worth Chief of Police Neil Noakes said during a news conference Friday afternoon that there was some sort of altercation before the shooting. Noakes said investigators believe the violence may have been gang-related.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Noakes added that the annual event has been going on for decades and that city leaders will work to take steps to make changes to the event to make it safer in the future, including limiting any street parties after the event has concluded.
Community members and leaders are planning to hold a candlelight vigil to remember the victims on Friday night from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. The vigil will be held outside the downtown old courthouse at 100 E. Weatherford Street.
The National Mass Violence Resource Center has compiled a guide to resources that may be helpful to the survivors and community affected by the July 3 shooting in the Como neighborhood. More information can be found here.
Christopher Redic and Brandon Williams have been charged with murder, Fort Worth Police say.
What actions are law enforcement officials taking to ensure justice is served in the murder charges related to the mass shooting in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood?
Two individuals have been taken into custody and are facing charges of murder following a tragic incident that occurred in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood. The incident involved a mass shooting which resulted in the death of three individuals and left eight others injured.
According to the police, the shooting took place on Monday night, following an altercation that sparked the violent incident. The exact details of the altercation have not been disclosed.
Authorities were called to the scene just before midnight, where they found a large group of people gathered along Horne Street after the ComoF event. The event had concluded, and many individuals were still present in the area.
Investigations into the incident are currently underway, as law enforcement officers work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting. The identities of the individuals who lost their lives and those who were injured have not yet been released.
The two individuals who have been arrested are expected to face murder charges in connection with the shooting. Police have not provided any information regarding the suspects or their motives at this time.
The tragic incident has left the community in shock and mourning, as they come to terms with the loss of three lives and the injuries sustained by several others. Support and grief counseling services are being offered to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. They are hopeful that the community will join hands to ensure justice is served and to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
This tragic incident in Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood further highlights the urgent need for addressing gun violence in our communities. My heart goes out to the victims and their families as they face this devastating loss. It’s high time we work towards comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
Such a tragic incident. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. Violence like this should have no place in any community.