What's happening at Juliet Lane, Fort Worth? Shooting, active shooter reports spark panic

Fort Worth burglary call escalated into active shooter; one officer injured. Suspect barricaded on Juliet Ave; residents urged to stay indoors.

Updated on: Apr 29, 2026, 02:48:59 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Update (5:12pm ET): The remains are at large while more information on the injured police official has now emerged.

KERA News reports that the injured official was part of the Fort Worth Police's Civilian Response Unit. Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia confirmed to the media in a briefing on the incident that the official is in a stable condition now.

"He was talking, he was moving, and by the grace of God, hopefully, with prayers, he'll be OK," Garcia said.

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Providing more details on the incident, Garcia said that it started with a burglary call around 11:45pm local time. When the officials with the Civilian Response Team arrived at the scene, the suspect started firing at them from across the street. However, the officials were not armed - as is customary for civilian officials in Fort Worth - they could not shoot back the suspect.

"For those that reside or are currently in the Summerfields subdivision located to the North of Basswood Blvd and N. Riverside Dr., we ask that you please stay securely indoors," the Fort Worth Police Department said. "We are currently searching for a male subject in the area, possibly on foot and possibly armed. We will provide you current updates as we receive them."

Original story: Reports of a heavy police presence are coming from North Juliet Lane in Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday afternoon.

Scanner reports suggested that there could be an active shooter situation, though police have not yet released any details of the incident.

ABC News affiliate WFAA 8 reports, citing the Fort Worth Police Department, that what started as a burglary call escalated into an active shooter situation with one police officer injured.

The suspect has reportedly barricaded themselves inside a residence on Juliet Avenue.

An alert has been issued by the Fort Worth Police Department in Dallas asking residents to stay indoors due to the possible danger surrounding the armed suspect.

North Juliet Lane is a residential street located in Fort Worth, in the northern part of the city within Tarrant County.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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