On April 22, 2015, in Fort Worth, Texas, 31-year-old Reginald Duane McGregor was fatally shot by police officers responding to a 911 call reporting a burglary in progress. According to reports, an armed intruder had entered a residence, engaged in a confrontation with the occupants, and shot one of them. Upon arrival, officers encountered McGregor outside the home, where a gunfight ensued, resulting in McGregor's death.
The incident was documented in the "List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States, April 2015," which notes that McGregor was identified as the armed intruder involved in the burglary and subsequent shooting. The resident who was shot during the altercation was taken to a local hospital for treatment; however, specific details about their condition were not disclosed.
Following the incident, the Fort Worth Police Department conducted an internal investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the use of lethal force. The officers involved were placed on administrative leave, as per department protocol, pending the outcome of the investigation. No further information regarding arrests or additional suspects related to this case has been made publicly available.
Community reactions were mixed, with some residents expressing support for the police response, while others called for a thorough review of the incident to ensure that proper procedures were followed. The case highlights the complexities and dangers law enforcement officers face when responding to violent crimes in progress.
