A Fort Worth man was seriously injured after being shot by police during a disturbance call

An allegedly armed Fort Worth man was in critical condition Friday morning after he was shot by police responding to a domestic disturbance call Thursday evening.

Fort Worth police responded to the 5600 block of Seafield Lane around 6:30 p.m. Officers surrounded the area and began shouting at the man, trying to make contact, then heard gunshots inside the residence, police said.

The man came out of the house and allegedly shot at the officers, who returned fire and hit him.

Tactical Medical Unit officers and MedStar personnel provided medical assistance before transporting the man to a nearby hospital.

Police said no officers or other civilians were injured. The incident is being investigated by the department’s Major Case Unit.

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