Arlington Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Involving Teen
ARLINGTON, Texas – A late-night shooting in Arlington has resulted in the deaths of two men and left a third injured. The Arlington Police Department reported that they responded to calls about the incident around 10 p.m. on S. Cooper Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two men—19-year-old Omed Abdal and another male, also 19, whose identity remains undisclosed—lying unresponsive in a parking lot. Both victims were immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where Abdal was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The third victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the foot, has since been treated and released.
Witnesses stated that the altercation began as a fight involving multiple individuals. During the confrontation, 17-year-old Saman Islam allegedly retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and discharged several rounds. Police have detained numerous individuals present at the scene, including the suspected gunman.
Islam has been arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He has been booked into the Arlington City Jail, with his bond status yet to be determined.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities have not clarified the initial cause of the dispute. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to provide further details regarding the second victim.
The Arlington Police Department continues to gather information as they work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Additional updates will be issued as the investigation advances.
(Source: Arlington Police Department)
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