Forest Hill, TX — A shooting at an auto sales business in Forest Hill left two people dead and another injured, authorities said. The incident, involving a former employee, unfolded on Friday afternoon, causing local officials to secure the area promptly as investigations began.
The Forest Hill Police Department reported that Rafael Arreguin, the shooter and a former employee of RK Auto Sales, was arrested in Fort Worth shortly after the attack. He was transported to the combined Everman/Forest Hill Regional Jail, facing murder charges, with potential additional charges currently under review by local authorities.
The shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the business located on the 5200 block of Mansfield Highway. Upon their arrival, police, along with MedStar medical crews, provided immediate treatment to three individuals who had sustained severe injuries. Despite rapid transport to nearby hospitals and emergency medical efforts, two of the victims succumbed to their injuries. They have not yet been publicly identified; the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release their names following family notifications.
In the aftermath of the incident, a significant portion of Mansfield Highway was closed to control the crime scene and facilitate an orderly investigation. Forest Hill Police Chief David Hernandez acknowledged the prompt responses by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Rangers, the Everman and Fort Worth Police Departments, and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, which assisted at the site.
The authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to reach out to the Forest Hill Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division. Providing such information could be crucial in piecing together the events leading to this tragic outcome.
The community remains shaken by the violence, as local business operations are disrupted and residents express concern over safety. The motive behind the shooting is part of the ongoing investigation, with officials keen on understanding the events that precipitated this tragic incident in an otherwise peaceful area.
As the investigation continues, the impact of the event on the local community and its businesses is becoming more apparent, raising discussions on workplace violence and security measures. The focus remains not only on bringing justice to the victims and their families but also on preventing such incidents in the future through enhanced security protocols and support systems.