Fort Worth police are investigating a hit-and-run that turned into a shooting Tuesday afternoon involving an off-duty officer, officials say.
According to a news release, the off-duty FWPD officer called 911 to report a truck had struck his vehicle on Interstate 35W south near the Morningside Drive exit and did not stop. The officer told dispatchers that he was following the truck, described as a red Ford F-150.
During the call, the officer told the dispatcher the truck attempted to ram his vehicle, then he told the dispatcher shots were fired.
The incident continued south on I-35W until it came to a stop on the southbound service road near Bellvue Drive, the release said. Responding officers found the driver suspected of being involved in the hit-and-run had been struck by gunfire multiple times.
The release said the driver was taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The release did not say if the off-duty officer was injured.
Fort Worth police said the incident is still under investigation. Police did not say if the off-duty officer or driver involved in the hit-and-run will face charges.