Getty Images
A woman died after she fell April 17 at the old TXU power plant near TR Campus that TCC owns.
In a statement, Fort Worth police said officers were dispatched to the building at 447 N. Main St., responding to an investigation call around 3:05 a.m.
The victim, who police have not identified, is believed to have fallen down a shaft at or near the hydroelectric plant.
Police also said that homicide detectives have been notified.
“At this time, the details surrounding this incident are still being investigated,” the statement said.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the woman fell approximately 50 feet. MedStar pronounced the victim deceased on scene. The fire department recovered the body and turned the scene over to the Fort Worth Police Department and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
“Any time there is a life lost in our city, we are deeply saddened. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and loved ones surrounding this particular case,” Fort Worth Fire Department officials said in a statement.
TCC originally bought the building as part of the expansion of the Trinity River East campus, but it has been vacant since.
According to an article on TCC’s website in 2014, the college said it was looking for recommendations for potential uses of that land.
“The college will consider all responses, including selling the property and a joint venture or public- private partnerships for development,” the article said.
It also said the college was considering a land swap or other development opportunities that an organization or individual would like to propose to the college.
Reginald Gates, vice chancellor of communications and external affairs, said the college could not provide additional information regarding the incident, as it remains an active investigation.