Denton Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old Cody Stewart
Authorities are investigating the shooting death of 19-year-old Cody Stewart, who was killed Sunday afternoon in a residential area of the city.
Police received a 9-1-1 call shortly after 1 p.m. reporting an unresponsive person in the 200 block of Normal Street. Officers arrived to find Stewart suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported Stewart to Medical City Denton Hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to investigators, the shooting resulted from a disturbance involving another individual at the residence. However, specific details about the nature of the altercation have not been disclosed, and the case remains under active investigation.
No information about a potential suspect has been released, and no arrests have been made as of now.
The Denton Police Department is working to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be provided directly to the department or anonymously through Denton Crime Stoppers.
This tragic incident highlights the pressing issue of gun violence in the community. Police are committed to pursuing justice for Cody Stewart and providing answers for his grieving family.
