Shooting on Trinity Railway Express Train
Update:
1:45 p.m., July 3, 2025: This story updated with new information from Trinity Metro.
Incident Overview
A man has been arrested for a shooting that happened on a Trinity Railway Express train headed to the Fort Worth Central Station on Thursday morning, police said.
All TRE trains have returned to normal schedule as of Thursday afternoon, Trinity Metro said in a social media post shared to X. Trains were previously halted due to the shooting, officials said.
Police Response
Fort Worth police were contacted by TRE around 11 a.m. about a man on the train with a firearm who was causing a disturbance, according to officer Tracy Carte, a spokesperson for the Fort Worth police.
Police were advised a shooting had occurred and the train would soon arrive at the station at 1001 Jones St., according to Carte.
Victim and Shooter
When officers arrived, they located a man shot in the leg. He was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital in stable but potentially life-threatening condition, Carte said.
The man who shot the victim had also fired several other rounds while on the train. The man, whom police did not identify, was taken into custody and also transported to John Peter Smith Hospital at his request, according to Carte.
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Conclusion
The shooting on the Trinity Railway Express train was a disturbing incident that affected many people. Fortunately, the police were able to respond quickly and take the shooter into custody. The victim is receiving medical attention, and the community is grateful that the situation was resolved without further harm.
FAQs
Q: What happened on the Trinity Railway Express train?
A: A man was arrested for shooting another man on the train, which was headed to the Fort Worth Central Station.
Q: Were there any other injuries or damage?
A: The shooter had also fired several other rounds while on the train, but there were no other reported injuries or damage.
Q: What is the current status of the TRE trains?
A: All TRE trains have returned to their normal schedule as of Thursday afternoon, according to Trinity Metro.
Q: Where was the victim taken for medical attention?
A: The victim was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital in stable but potentially life-threatening condition.
Q: What happened to the shooter?
A: The shooter was taken into custody and also transported to John Peter Smith Hospital at his request.
