Police Respond to Attempted Robberies, Shooting in Fort Worth

Suspect shot after allegedly trying to rob multiple people on city's east side

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Fort Worth police are investigating a series of attempted robberies that led to a shooting overnight in the city's east side. According to officers, a man had attempted to rob several people before exchanging gunfire with one of the victims. The suspect was struck by a bullet and stumbled to a nearby apartment complex, where his girlfriend called police, unaware he was the alleged robbery suspect. The injured man was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like attempted robberies and shootings are concerning for the Fort Worth community, raising questions about public safety and the need for effective crime prevention strategies in the area.

The details

Police responded to the incident just after 11 p.m. Wednesday in the 6000 block of White Dove Drive. The suspect allegedly tried to rob multiple people before exchanging gunfire with one of the victims, resulting in the suspect being shot. The injured suspect then made his way to a nearby apartment complex parking lot, where his girlfriend called authorities, unaware he was the robbery suspect.

  • The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Fort Worth Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the attempted robberies and shooting incident.

Robbery Suspect

A man who allegedly attempted to rob several people before being shot during an exchange of gunfire with one of the victims.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the series of attempted robberies and the shooting incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing violent crimes in the Fort Worth community and the need for comprehensive public safety strategies to protect residents.