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Former Fort Worth officer pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in off-duty road rage shooting, court docs reveal
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· May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The officer, William Martin, was involved in a shooting that occurred while he was off duty.
A former Fort Worth police officer has pleaded guilty to a charge related to a violent incident. The officer, William Martin, was involved in a shooting that occurred while he was off duty. The incident was linked to a hit-and-run, although details of the event are not fully provided here.
For more information, readers can consult the original court documents and news reports. William Martin was fired from the Fort Worth Police Department following the incident. Further details about the case can be found through local news sources, including WFAA.
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Category: safety Published: May 27, 2026 Source: WFAA Reading time: 1 min
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