Sunday afternoon through Wednesday morning 4 people were killed, and 18 others were injured in shootings in Fort Worth.
after an illegal fireworks call. A man and woman were also injured in the incident, but at this time it is not clear who shot them.3 people are dead and 8 others are injured after a shooting Monday night in Fort Worth's Como neighborhood.
On Wednesday, Fort Worth community activists are holding an emergency meeting at Como First Baptist Church at 1 p.m. to address gun violence in the community. On Tuesday, Reverend Kyev Tatum criticized city leaders for a lack of public response following the mass shooting in the Como neighborhood on Monday night.
"The mayor and police chief are at the Como parade passing out candy to children instead of calling for a day of mourning and asking us to stand down," said Tatum.saying she was "devastated" by the mass shooting. Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes did not directly address the shooting on Tuesday, only telling FOX 4 cameras at theChief Noakes was on scene to address the"We are committed to resolving the problem in our community, no doubt. The reality the leadership is not up for this challenge," said Rev. Tatum.
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