4 children, 1 adult hospitalized in Fort Worth shooting at Las Vegas Trail apartments
Five victims including four children have been transported to hospitals after they were shot at an apartment complex on Las Vegas Trail in west Fort Worth on Wednesday night.
The youngest victim of the drive-by shooting is 3 years old and the oldest is 19, according to Fort Worth police.
One patient was in critical condition, one in serious condition and three were in good condition with more minor injuries when they were transported by ambulance, according to MedStar.
Four of the injured were taken to Cook Children’s Medical Center, and one injured adult was also transported to a hospital. A sixth person with a minor injury refused treatment at the scene police said.
The shooting was reported about 7:30 p.m. at the Miramar Apartments and Townhomes, at 3064 Las Vegas Trail.
In a news conference at the scene, Police Chief Neil Noakes said someone opened fire from a vehicle and shot the victims, who were outdoors at the apartments.
No suspects were in custody as of about 9:30 p.m. A police spokesperson said the motive for the shooting has not been determined.
More than 30 police units have responded, according to a call log.
Media staging area is on Eastside of the 3000 Block of Las Vegas Trail.
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Police asked the public to avoid the area.
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