Fort Worth Police

The funeral service for Officer Brian Gentry #3403 will begin today at 10:00 a.m. The link below is available to anyone who would wish to tune in to view the service. The live stream is scheduled to go live 15 minutes prior. youtube.com/live/9D7skqZTvts…

Westbound traffic at I-35 on Basswood Boulevard from Basswood to Horseman will be closed for the time being. Avoid this area if you can. Closed due to a gas leak. No injuries have been reported.

Today, we recognize and thank all the first responders who answer the call when our city and our community need them most. To all the Fort Worth police officers, fire fighters, dispatchers and paramedics, we are grateful for the courage, dedication and service you all bring to protecting and caring for others every day. We also want to extend a much deserved thank you to @BBButchers in Fort Worth for once again hosting us for their National First Responders Day Lunch! We feel deeply blessed to have businesses and individuals in our city who stand beside us and support us every day.

End of Watch: Officer Edward Martin Belcher, October 28, 1971 Officer E.M. Belcher was slain by a sniper's bullet. The shooting took place at the Electric Circus night club at 3140 E. Riverside Drive in the aftermath of an earlier incident at the club in which another man had been shot. Belcher was among the two dozen officers who had responded to the scene of the earlier shooting. The shot that killed Officer Belcher was fired from the roof of a nearby restaurant over 200 yards away. He was 24 years old. #WeWillNeverForget

End of Watch: Sergeant Jon Arden Jenson, October 28, 2023 Sergeant Jon Jenson died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant Jenson was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, and sister. #WeWillNeverForget

End of Watch: Captain George Francis Conant, October 27, 1916 On October 21, 1916, Fort Worth Police Captain George Francis Conant spent a day on surveillance in an alley, waiting for a suspect in a stabbing to arrive. The was a cold, drizzly day, and at the end of the day, Captain Conant was displaying cold symptoms and went home ill. Pneumonia quickly developed from this illness and Captain Conant died on October 27, 1916. He was 44 years old. #WeWillNeverForget

Tonight, our city honored the life and service of Fallen Fort Worth Police Officer, Brian Gentry #3403, who passed away last week. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in lighting a candle to remember Brian and how much he meant to his friends, family and this department. Though words may fall short, the support of our Fort Worth family means more than can be expressed. #WeWillNeverForget #3403

End of Watch: Officer Thaddeaus James Stevenson, October 25, 1961 Officer Thaddeaus James Stevenson was on routine patrol with his partner when they were ambushed by a man with a .410 gauge shotgun. Officer Stevenson was shot twice, striking the right side of his face, neck, and right arm. At least one of the pellets struck Officer Stevenson in the Jugular vein. Officer Stevenson was taken to a local hospital. Officer Stevenson returned to work on 'light duty,' however, he began having increasing difficulty in using his right arm. Due to his worsening condition, Officer Stevenson suffered a serious stroke which left him bedridden and unable to speak. When Officer Stevenson died, the causes of death included heart disease and cerebral vascular disease which had been brought on due to his original gunshot wounds and PTSD. He was 71 years old. #WeWillNeverForget Note: Officer's Taylor's End of Watch post was scheduled for yesterday, the anniversary of his passing, but the post did not go up due to a technical error.

The Fort Worth Police Department is hosting a candlelight vigil to honor Officer Brian Gentry. The public welcome and encouraged to attend. 📅 Monday, October 26, 2026 ⏳ 6 p.m. 📍 Bob Bolen Public Safety 505 W. Felix St. Fort Worth, TX 76115

In the wake of the tragic loss of Officer Brian Gentry #3403, a FWPD vehicle has been staged outside of the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex, as a place for our community to pay tribute and show their support. Those who wish to do so are welcome to leave flowers, handwritten notes or cards as a small gesture of remembrance. Every thought, prayer and expression of kindness means more than words can say. For anyone wishing to make a donation, please feel free to utilize the ATO Fort Worth link below, with donations going to provide financial assistance to Brian’s daughters. Thank you for helping us honor a life of service and sacrifice. 📍 Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex - 505 W. Felix St. Fort Worth TX, 76115 atofortworth.org/make-a-dona…

Message from Chief Eddie Garcia: It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Officer Brian Gentry #3403. On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, while on-duty, Brian experienced a medical emergency and went to a local hospital emergency room. He was abruptly admitted to the ICU and passed away hours later on October 21, 2026. Brian has been with the department since 2004 and assigned to the Fugitive Unit as a U.S. Marshal’s Task Force Officer. The loss of a member of our department is deeply personal. Brian was one of our own, and his passing will be felt by the many people who had the privilege of working alongside him and calling him a friend. Our thoughts are with Brian’s family, loved ones, and fellow officers during this incredibly difficult time. As a department, we will come together to support one another and, most importantly, to support his family as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Please keep Brian’s family and the Fort Worth Police Department family close in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be shared at a later date. Chief Eddie Garcia

End of Watch: Officer Joseph Burch Loper, October 21, 1920 Joseph Burch Loper was a Fort Worth Police "Special" Officer and was assigned to the Frisco Freight Yards on Eighth Avenue. While walking through the Texas and Pacific Reservation, he was accosted by a man who pointed a handgun at him and told him to put his hands up. Officer Loper declined, stating, "I guess not" and reached for his pistol. The man opened fire and shot Officer Loper in the chest. Officer Loper was taken to a hospital where he gave a description of what had happened before he died. He was 46 years old. #WeWillNeverForget

I-30 West bound between Cherry Lane and S. Las Vegas Trail is closed due to an accident. Expect long delays and avoid the area if you can.

For more information and assistance: babymoseshotline.com/ hhs.texas.gov/services/healt… nationalsafehavenalliance.or…

Every baby deserves a safe beginning. The Texas Baby Moses Law allows a parent to safely and legally surrender an unharmed newborn at a designated location without fear of prosecution for abandonment under the law’s protections. If you or someone you know is facing a situation where caring for a newborn feels impossible, help is available. You are not alone, and there are safe options that can protect both you and your baby. Please contact the 24/7 number at (800) 392-3352

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End of Watch: Officer Claude Henry Harmon, Jr., October 16, 1957 Officer C.H. Harmon died after his motorcycle was struck by a car. Harmon was a new officer on the force and was on his way to attend the police training school when the accident occurred. Becoming a Fort Worth Police officer was Harmon's life long ambition. Officer Harmon died from back and neck injuries suffered in the accident. He was 29 years old. #WeWillNeverForget