On Tuesday at noon, a heated argument between family members in Azle, Texas, led to a shooting, authorities report. The Azle Police Department responded swiftly to a 911 call from a man who claimed he had been shot in the chest by a relative in the 100 block of Richard Lane.
Upon arrival, officers found both the injured victim and the alleged shooter outside the residence. The suspect was detained without resistance, while medics from the Azle Fire Department rushed the victim to a nearby hospital with injuries described as potentially life-threatening.
Police have confirmed that this incident was isolated, indicating there is no broader threat to the community. The altercation and subsequent shooting occurred within the home following a dispute between the involved family members.
During the time of the incident, other family members, including a young child, were present at the house, but no additional injuries were reported.
The case remains under active investigation as authorities work to uncover more details about the events leading up to the shooting.