Man shot on Crockett Street in West 7th area; Fort Worth police search for suspect

A man was shot in the 2900 block of Crockett Street in the West 7th entertainment district in Fort Worth about 10:15 p.m. Saturday night.

Paramedics with MedStar and the fire department were seen treating the victim on the street. Medics performed CPR on the man before he was taken to a local hospital. His current condition is unknown.

Fort Worth police officers responded and were searching for the shooter, who may have left in a car. There was a large police presence in the area.

It wasn’t immediately clear what led up to the shooting but several shots were heard.

Witnesses were told to stay indoors while police investigated. Police advised businesses in the area to keep people inside and away from the windows, but customers and employees have since been allowed to leave.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

This story was originally published March 2, 2024, 10:33 PM.

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