3 in custody after drive-by shooting in Fort Worth that led police on a brief pursuit
FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Three suspects are in custody after a woman and toddler were injured in a drive-by shooting.
Fort Worth police say it happened at 12:34 p.m. Wednesday in the 4700 block of Strong Avenue.
A 20-year-old woman was holding a toddler in her arms when an unknown vehicle pulled up and started shooting at the residence.
The woman was shot in the upper part of her body then dropped the toddler, according to police. The woman and the toddler were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
Police were able to get information on the suspects vehicle, tracking them in the 5800 block of East Berry Street.
When police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the suspect fled, leading officers on a brief pursuit. The suspect was eventually taken into custody without incident. Two other suspects are also in police custody.
Police say they found several weapons after the suspects were arrested.