Fort Worth man killed his uncle while shooting at a different target, police say
Derrick Sanders Jr., 19, is charged with felony murder for the death of his uncle, 40-year-old Christopher Sanders Sr.
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Derrick Sanders Jr., 19, is charged with felony murder for the death of his uncle, 40-year-old Christopher Sanders Sr.
Meanwhile, Fort Worth Police Officers' Association President Lloyd Cook issued a statement expressing his "shock and disappointment" with Krueger's termination.
Noakes started his career in law enforcement with the department in 2000, and was hired as chief in 2021.
Police confirmed the victim and the shooter as siblings involved in a physical altercation.
Medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the 22-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting happened on Broadmoor Drive.
Officers responded to the scene onin the Diamond Hill neighborhood just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
Video from CBS News Texas Chopper showed numerous police officers at the scene and evidence markers on the ground.
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The officer was charged with aggravated assault last month.
According to the medical examiner's website, Saturday, Oct. 5 was the deceased's 18th birthday.
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Police responded to reports of a shooting just after 6 p.m. at 3019 Ave N.
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"Officer Martin did not display a badge or otherwise identify himself as a law enforcement officer."
"We want to send a clear message: we will not tolerate any attempt to harm our children," said Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes.
A police spokesman said two officers fired their weapons, but it was not immediately clear if the man was fatally shot by officers or if he fatally shot himself.
Police said the suspect fled the scene.
Some concerned members of the community shared their thoughts at Tuesday night's city council meeting regarding the status of an officer involved in a shooting last week.
A man is in the hospital after an off-duty Fort Worth police officer was the victim of a hit-and-run, authorities said.
The driver hit at least two trees before crashing into a restaurant on Magnolia Avenue.
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