The shooting occurred about 6:30 a.m. near the 3700 block of I-20. Officers were dispatched to the scene and found a woman with a gunshot wound, police spokesperson Officer Cynthia Wood said at a news conference Thursday.<\/p>\n
According to Wood, witnesses reported that the suspect and the victim got involved in \u201can apparent road rage situation.\u201d The suspect pulled up to the woman\u2019s car and fired some shots. Davis was hit and died at the scene.<\/p>\n
The suspect left the area after the shooting, Wood said. Police later said that Lawrence was taken into custody through the coordinated efforts of the department\u2019s patrol officers, Homicide Unit, Real Time Crime Center, Operation and Surveillance Team, recruit class and Directed Response Unit.<\/p>\n
The victim was apparently on her way to work at Everman ISD at the time of the shooting. The Everman school district\u2019s website lists Davis as an art aide at E. Ray Elementary School.<\/p>\n
Fort Worth police cadets line up to search for evidence after an Everman ISD teacher\u2019s aide was killed in a road rage shooting in the eastbound lanes of I-20 on Thursday morning, Aug. 13, 2026. Screenshot from video\/Fort Worth Police Department <\/p>\n
In a statement, the school district said, \u201cEverman ISD is deeply saddened<\/a> by the passing of a valued member of our staff. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the employee\u2019s family, loved ones, colleagues, students, and all those impacted by this loss.<\/p>\n \u201cThe loss of a member of our Everman ISD family is felt throughout our entire school community. We are committed to supporting our students and staff during this difficult time, and counseling and support resources are being made available to those who may need them.<\/p>\n \u201cOut of respect for the family and their privacy, the district will not release additional details at this time,\u201d school officials said. \u201cWe ask that our community join us in extending compassion, support, and respect to the family and our school community as they grieve.\u201d<\/p>\n Anyone with information about the fatal shooting was asked to contact the Fort Worth Police Department at 817-392-4330. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County at 817-469-8477 or online<\/a>.<\/p>\n I-20 in south Fort Worth: all EB lanes closed at Trail Lake Dr due to vehicle incident. Expect delays. Seek alternate route.<\/p>\n \u2014 @txdotfortworth (@TxDOTFortWorth) August 13, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n The eastbound lanes of I-20 were closed at Trail Lake Drive for several hours, but have since reopened, the Texas Department of Transportation said in an updated post on X about 12:40 p.m.<\/p>\n I-20 in south Fort Worth: all lanes now open at Trail Lake Dr. Drive safe!<\/p>\n \u2014 @txdotfortworth (@TxDOTFortWorth) August 13, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Around 25 police units were dispatched to the area starting about 6:40 a.m.<\/p>\n A 911 caller reported that a woman in a red car was shot by the driver of another car, according to the 911 call sheet.<\/p>\n This is a developing story. Check back for updates. <\/p>\n This story was originally published August 13, 2026 at 7:51 AM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n A fatal road rage shooting near Granbury Road early Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, shut down part of Interstate 20 in southwest Fort Worth. TxDOT traffic camera <\/p>\n
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