Early‑morning shooting shuts I-20 lanes near Hulen Mall
A woman died Thursday morning after being shot in what Fort Worth police describe as a possible road‑rage confrontation on eastbound Interstate 20 near the Hulen Mall area, officials said. The incident occurred about 6:30 a.m. near Trail Lake Drive and Granbury Road, forcing authorities to close the eastbound lanes and snarling morning traffic for commuters from southwest Fort Worth and nearby communities.
Victim, scene and response
Officers and emergency personnel found the victim inside her vehicle beneath the Trail Lake Drive overpass. Witnesses told investigators they saw two vehicles traveling eastbound when an apparent confrontation began; police say the suspect pulled alongside the woman’s car and fired multiple times. The victim lost control, crashed and was pronounced dead at the scene after life‑saving efforts.
Fort Worth police have not released the victim’s name. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to make the identification public. School officials from Everman Independent School District told news outlets the woman worked as a teacher’s assistant and was believed to have been traveling to work when she was shot.
Investigation underway, suspect still sought
Police said the suspect fled the scene and remained at large Thursday morning. Authorities have not released a description of the suspect or the vehicle involved, citing the active nature of the investigation. Fort Worth police spokeswoman Officer Cynthia Wood said investigators were continuing to piece together what occurred before the shooting.
"Investigators were continuing to work to determine what happened before the shooting," said Officer Cynthia Wood.
Officers closed all eastbound lanes of I-20 near Granbury Road while forensic teams processed the scene. Traffic cameras operated by the Texas Department of Transportation showed motorists being diverted off the interstate at Granbury Road. Officials warned drivers to avoid the area and expect delays.
Local impacts and safety reminders
The closure produced significant delays for commuters traveling from Benbrook, southwest Fort Worth and surrounding neighborhoods toward central Fort Worth. The incident also prompted concern among school staff and families after reports that the victim was an Everman ISD employee.
- Time of incident: Approximately 6:30 a.m.
- Location: Eastbound I-20 near Trail Lake Drive and Granbury Road (near Hulen Mall)
- Status: Victim pronounced dead at scene; suspect fled and remains at large
Police urged anyone with information or video of the incident to contact Fort Worth homicide investigators. Authorities routinely ask motorists with dashcam or surveillance footage near the scene during the early‑morning hours to come forward.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Apparent road‑rage shooting |
| Where | Eastbound I-20 near Trail Lake Dr. & Granbury Rd. (Hulen Mall area) |
| When | About 6:30 a.m., Thursday |
| Victim | Woman; identity pending release by Tarrant County ME; Everman ISD said she was a teacher’s assistant |
| Investigation | Active; suspect at large |
This investigation remains ongoing. Fort Worth police asked anyone with relevant information to contact the department’s homicide unit. Additional details will be released by authorities as they are verified.
How residents can help
- Check home or vehicle surveillance for footage near the I-20 corridor between the Hulen Mall area and Benbrook around 6:00–7:00 a.m.
- Contact Fort Worth police or Crime Stoppers with any tips; do not approach potential suspects.
- Expect continued traffic disruptions if follow‑up investigative activity requires lane closures.
