A teenager, on the cusp of celebrating his birthday, tragically lost his life in a shooting over the weekend in Arlington. Another young life was also taken in the same incident. The shooting occurred at an apartment complex located on Slaughter Street, near the AT&T Stadium. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has more.
Arlington Police arrested a man after reports of shots fired at a home on Monday afternoon.
Police shared on social media they were working a critical incident in the 3600 block of Sandhurst Drive.
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WATCH HEREWhen officers arrived at the scene, they learned a man dealing with "emotional distress" was inside the home with a gun, according to investigators.
Everyone at the home was outside when officers arrived and no injuries were reported according to police.
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The man eventually walked out of the home and was taken into custody without incident, according to police.
Police had asked for the public to stay out of the area and for residents to shelter in place until further notice.
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The Arlington Police Department is currently working a critical incident in the 3600 block of Sandhurst Drive. We are asking the public to stay out of the area and for all residents to shelter in place until further notice. We will update you when we have more information. pic.twitter.com/rHHHdmtNH0
— Arlington, TX Police (@ArlingtonPD) November 25, 2024
