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Man holding a machete and dragging a screaming woman fatally shot by neighbor, witnesses say
By Deborah Ferguson, Shannon Miller and Frank Heinz at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
A woman’s screams for help led to a deadly confrontation with a man carrying a machete in Fort Worth late Sunday night.
Fort Worth Police said officers were called to the 2900 block of Ross Avenue at about 10:20 p.m. for a man with a weapon.
When officers arrived, they found a man with an...
Key takeaway Fort Worth Police said officers were called to the 2900 block of Ross Avenue at about 10:20 p.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The fatal shooting of a man wielding a machete in Fort Worth raises questions about the role of intervention in emergency situations. In this case, a neighbor's decision to confront the armed individual ultimately led to the man's death. The fact that the shooter remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators suggests that the incident may be viewed as a justified use of force. As the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office works to determine the identity and cause of death of the man, the community will be watching to see how the Fort Worth Police Department and local authorities handle the investigation. The lack of arrests at this time indicates that the case is being treated as a potential act of self-defense or defense of others, rather than a criminal act. The outcome of this investigation will have implications for how residents respond to similar situations in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman’s screams for help led to a deadly confrontation with a man carrying a machete in Fort Worth late Sunday night.
Fort Worth Police said officers were called to the 2900 block of Ross Avenue at about 10:20 p.m. for a man with a weapon.
When officers arrived, they found a man with an...
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