A 26-year-old Fort Worth resident, Oscar Alberto Umanzor Lopez, was fatally shot Sunday night in the 1200 block of East Davis Avenue. The tragic incident occurred around 10:15 p.m., and authorities quickly responded to reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers found Lopez lying in the driveway of his home with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate efforts by emergency responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed his identity and determined his cause of death to be homicide.
During the investigation, police identified 26-year-old Caspian Swinney as a suspect in the shooting. Swinney was detained after leaving a nearby residence, but he experienced a medical emergency while being questioned and was transported to a hospital for evaluation. After his release from medical care on Monday morning, Swinney was arrested and formally charged with murder.
Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting stemmed from an argument and physical altercation between Lopez and Swinney. During the confrontation, Swinney allegedly fired multiple shots, striking Lopez. Police have not disclosed further details about the nature of the dispute or the events leading up to the deadly encounter.
The incident has shaken the local community, with neighbors expressing shock and concern over the violence. Homicide detectives are actively working to gather additional evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the full timeline of events. Authorities are also examining whether other individuals may have been involved or witnessed the altercation.
Fort Worth police have urged anyone with information regarding the case to contact their homicide unit. As the investigation unfolds, Lopez’s family and friends are left mourning his sudden and tragic death, while the community grapples with the ongoing issue of gun violence. Further updates are expected as authorities work to bring closure to the victim’s loved ones.