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1 dead, 1 hospitalized after men exchange gunfire at Fort Worth home, police say
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Katy Blakey , as published by NBC DFW
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the Fort Worth Police Department, including information about a protective order involving someone who lives at the home.
A shooting occurred at a Fort Worth residence, resulting in one fatality and one injury. Authorities found that a man who was not supposed to be at the home was present when the resident returned. This led to a confrontation between the two individuals.
The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. It is known that the two men fired guns at each other. Further details about the incident are available from the Fort Worth Police Department, including information about a protective order involving someone who lives at the home.
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Category: safety Published: August 15, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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