Arlington

Man Shot, Killed at College Graduation Party: Police

The incident happened Sunday evening in the 5000 block of Nocona Lane in Arlington

A man was fatally shot at what police say they believe was a college graduation party in Arlington Sunday evening.

The shooting happened at about 5:54 p.m. in the 5000 block of Nocona Lane in South Arlington, police said.

Police said a 63-year-old man was shot multiple times and taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The incident occurred during an altercation between family members at a graduation party police, police said. The shooter fled the party on foot, but police said they arrested him without incident.

Police said Hector Salazar, 44, would face a murder charge in relation to the shooting.

Police said the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office would release the victim's name after his family was notified.

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