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Deadly shooting at Lake Como Park marks Fort Worth's 2nd park homicide this week, authorities say

By Doug Myers, Giles Hudson

Updated on: December 31, 2025 / 7:40 PM CST / CBS Texas

CBS News Texas

A person was shot and killed Wednesday evening at a Fort Worth park – the second deadly park shooting in the city this week.

Police were called just after 6 p.m. to Lake Como Park near Merrick Street.

Fort Worth Fire EMS said a male victim died at the scene.

Police investigation underway

Fort Worth police have been contacted for information on what led to the shooting.

A large police presence moved into the park within minutes of the shooting.

CBS News Texas will update this story as more information becomes available.

Doug Myers

Doug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent time as a digital content manager for a national trade association and as communications director for a state agency.