Arlington firefighter shot during welfare check at apartment

An Arlington firefighter was shot at an apartment complex while responding to a call early Friday morning.The shooting happened before 1 a.m. at the Bardin Greene Apartments off of I-20 and Matlock Road.Arlington Police, Fire and American Medical Response personnel were called to the apartment complex after a resident called 911.The resident told police she had heard children crying in a nearby apartment, calling for their mother to wake up.

First responders decided to force their way into the apartment using a breaching tool.As fire crews tried to force open the door, a single shot was fired from inside the apartment, hitting firefighter Brady Weaver.Weaver was taken to Medical City Arlington in serious condition.Arlington police say he is stable and alert this morning.A man, woman and two children exited the apartment without further incident.

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