3 dead, 8 injured in shooting in Fort Worth's Como neighborhood, police say

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said she was "devastated by the news of a mass shooting" on Tuesday morning. The shots were fired less than two hours after ComoFest wrapped up for the night in the neighborhood.At least 3 people are dead and 8 others are injured after a shooting Monday night after a Fourth of July celebration in westThe shooting happened a little before midnight on Monday night in the area of Horne Street and Diaz Avenue.

"A lot of vehicle traffic, a lot of foot traffic," said Captain Shawn Murray with the Fort Worth Police Department. "Fireworks were being shot off, lots of people just trying to flee the area from the multiple gun shots, so it was difficult for them to navigate quickly into the area."At least one victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Several others were taken in private vehicles.

"We don't know if this is domestic-related, if it is gang-related. It is too early to tell at this point. We just know somebody shot and multiple times and a bunch of people were injured. Hopefully it is just a single shooter and wasn't a crossfire situation. Homicide will figure that out," said Capt. Murray.

"I am devastated by the news of a mass shooting in Fort Worth last night. My heart breaks for the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Como community that works to build positivity and celebration in their community and our city," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker in a statement on social media.

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