23-year-old man killed outside nightclub in Arlington

ARLINGTON, TX – The Arlington Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting outside a nightclub that left a 23-year-old dead.

The shooting happened before 5:30 a.m. in the 3200 block of Justiss Drive, just off East Division near Hwy. 360, at the Opium nightclub.

When police arrived, they saw several vehicles driving away from the nightclub. They discovered the victim had been shot multiple times and was in the parking lot. He died on the spot.

Several shell casings were found in the parking lot. Detectives are scouring the area for any surveillance footage that may have captured something.

Investigators believe the victim and numerous others were attending an event at the nightclub that continued Sunday morning.

At this time, there is no suspect information and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Stafford at (817) 459-5739. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County at (817) 469-8477.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the deceased once next of kin have been notified.