Fort Worth, TX – Holiday shoppers at Hulen Mall experienced a frightening interruption on Saturday, December 6, 2025, when a shooting in the parking lot left one man injured, prompting a swift police response and an ongoing manhunt for the perpetrator.
The altercation occurred around 2 p.m. in a grassy area of the mall’s parking lot, positioned between the Macy’s department store and the Red Robin restaurant—a bustling spot amid the pre-Christmas rush. Fort Worth Police Department officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound to the leg, which authorities described as non-life-threatening. The victim, who remained conscious and stable, was aided by an off-duty officer on the scene before being transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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Investigators have determined that the incident was not random, with preliminary evidence indicating that the victim and suspect were acquainted, leading to a confrontation that turned violent. This assessment has helped ease public concerns, as police emphasized there was no broader threat to mall patrons. Despite the gunfire, the mall did not go into lockdown; stores stayed open, and heightened security measures were implemented to reassure shoppers and maintain normal operations.
Eyewitness accounts described hearing shots and brief moments of panic, but the situation was contained quickly. One notable detail emerged from social media: an off-duty medical personnel assisted at the scene, later commenting on their involvement in online posts.
The suspect fled before law enforcement could apprehend them and remains at large as of Sunday morning. Fort Worth police are urging anyone with information, including video footage from the area, to contact them directly or through Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477. The investigation is active, with detectives working to uncover the full circumstances behind the dispute.
This event, while resolved without fatalities, has heightened awareness among locals about safety in public spaces during the busy holiday season. Community members expressed relief at the victim’s expected recovery but called for continued vigilance.
Authorities have not released the identities of the victim or suspect, and updates are anticipated as the probe progresses.