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Police Investigate Reported Shooting at Birdville ISD Parking Lot in Haltom City

The location on school district property has raised concern without any indication that students were involved.

Overview

  • Officers responded to the 6200 block of Broadway Avenue near Birdville Stadium after a Friday afternoon shooting call, drawing a large multi-agency presence.
  • Reporters on scene saw at least two bodies on the ground, while authorities have not confirmed the number of victims or released any identities.
  • Investigators taped off a passenger vehicle and a U-Haul truck, and they set up portable lights to process the scene into the night.
  • Police say the scene spans part of a Birdville ISD parking area and they are asking drivers to avoid the area due to ongoing work.
  • Haltom City police have not discussed a suspect or motive, and they say confirmed details will come after evidence processing and next-of-kin notifications.