Watch CBS News

South Arlington Traffic Stop Nets Stolen Gun, Illegal Narcotics And Cash

ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) - Arlington police officers stayed busy over the weekend, starting with a traffic stop leading to an arrest and a fatal shooting on Friday, March 18.

Narcotics
(credit: Arlington Police Department)

South Patrol officers recovered a stolen gun, a 50 round drum magazine, illegal drugs, and more than $4,500 from a known gang member after pulling him over. Police said the suspect was previously involved in robberies and had six active misdemeanor warrants.

On Friday, a man was shot and killed in the courtyard of an Arlington apartment complex.

Police said the shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Timberlake Circle.

The victim, who was in his 30s, spoke to another person in the complex about a fight that happened between their children, investigators said. They haven't arrested anyone in connection to the shooting.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.