Man dead after incident with police officer in Fort Worth, police said

FORT WORTH, Texas — One man is dead and Fort Worth police are investigating a possible officer-involved shooting.

According to FWPD, the incident occurred in the area of ​​4800 Selkirk Drive near Inwood Road in West Fort Worth.

In a press conference, FWPD Sergeant Leah Wagner said officers responded to a call about a suicide attempt around 6 p.m. When officers arrived, they approached the man, who was next to a car believed to be his. Then shots were fired, Wagner said.

The man, who police said lived nearby, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fort Worth Deputy Police Chief Robert Alldredge told WFAA they believe two officers fired their weapons. FWPD says the department is investigating and a handgun was recovered from the man.

Sergeant Wagner said no officers or community members were injured.

Suicide prevention begins with recognizing and taking the warning signs of suicide seriously. Talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255). You can also text the Lifeline to 741741 or chat online here.

This is a developing story. This article will be updated as we learn more.