Forest Hill shooting: 2 dead, 1 in critical condition after gunfire near car dealership
FOREST HILL, Texas - Police in Forest Hill confirm two people were killed, and one person is in critical condition after a shooting near a used car dealership. Police in Everman say the suspect is in their custody and is facing charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
What we know:
The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday in front of a car dealership off Mansfield Highway near the SE Loop 820 intersection.
MedStar tells FOX 4 it transported three people in critical condition to a local hospital.
Police say two of the shooting victims later died at the hospital. One of them remains in critical condition.
Video from SKY 4 shows several evidence markers in the dealership parking lot.
In a Facebook post, Forest Hill police assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.
Arrest of Rafael Arreguin
Rafael Arreguin (35) of Fort Worth (Source: Everman Police Department)
The Everman Police Department has arrested and identified the suspect as 35-year-old Rafael Arreguin of Fort Worth. He is being charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The details surrounding Arreguin's arrest were not released.
What we don't know:
Police have not released the names of the shooting victims.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting.
The crime scene seems to be focused around the car dealership, but police have not said how the business may be connected to the shooting.
What's next:
Forest Hill police say they're still processing evidence and "working to identify all individuals involved."
The investigation is ongoing.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Forest Hill Police Department, video from SKY 4 and MedStar.