Fort Worth Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Woman in Her Home by Officer

(Ft. Worth, TX) — Fort Worth police say the officer who fatally shot 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson in her home this weekend did not identify himself as police.

Police had been called to Jefferson’s home in the 12-hundred block of East Allen Avenue after a neighbor spotted the front door open. Jefferson was shot and killed as she stood by a window. Police say the officer responded to what was called a perceived threat but would not elaborate on the threat.

The officer will be interviewed by the Major Case Unit today.