Woman Killed by Stray Bullet Inside Fort Worth Home

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A woman was fatally struck by a stray bullet while inside her home in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday night. Police responded to an initial call about a fall, but later determined the woman's injury was a gunshot wound. Detectives are now investigating a previous shots-fired call in the same area and reviewing surveillance video to identify any suspects or vehicles connected to the incident.

Why it matters

Stray bullets entering homes and striking innocent victims is a tragic and all-too-common occurrence in many communities. This incident highlights the need for stronger gun safety measures and community-based solutions to address gun violence and protect residents.

The details

Police say the shot came from outside the home on the 3400 block of Tahiti Lane in Fort Worth's South Division, striking the woman inside. First responders arrived around 8:51 p.m. for what was initially reported as a fall, but doctors later determined her injury was a gunshot wound. Detectives are now looking into a shots-fired call that came in about an hour before the medical call in the same area.

• The initial call came in around 8:51 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2026.
• A shots-fired call in the same area came in about an hour before the medical call.

What’s next

The investigation remains active, and police are urging anyone with information to contact the Fort Worth Police Department Homicide Unit or Tarrant County Crime Stoppers.