Denton Police Investigate Fatal Downtown Square Shooting

A deadly shooting occurred near the Denton Downtown Square on Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of a homeless man. Denton Police responded to multiple 911 calls around 12:10 p.m. regarding the shooting in the 200 block of W. Hickory Street. Preliminary investigations revealed a disturbance between a male patron and a person experiencing homelessness prior to the shooting, though it remains unclear who shot whom. The suspected shooter remained at the scene and cooperated with police, who have not yet filed any charges. Authorities have closed Hickory Street between Cedar and Elm Streets and urged the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues. The incident is being treated as isolated, and police are still gathering information on the motive and identities involved.