Before dawn last Friday in north Arlington, a confrontation over a suspected catalytic converter theft ended with gunfire in an apartment parking lot. Police say a man was shot after a resident reported finding someone cutting a catalytic converter off a parked vehicle in the 2700 block of Trinity Bend Circle. Officers arrived shortly after 5 a.m., and the wounded man was taken to a nearby hospital, according to Arlington police.
Police: Homeowner Stayed at Scene and Cooperated
Officers found a man in the lot with a gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital, where his condition was not publicly disclosed, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. The homeowner who fired the shot remained at the scene, spoke with officers, and cooperated with investigators. As of Saturday, police said no criminal charges had been filed against the shooter, according to the newspaper.
Detectives Weigh a Self-Defense Claim
The homeowner told police he heard a noise outside and went to check, where…..