Fort Worth police step up security in Como after last year’s mass shooting [Video]

FORT WORTH, Texas – A year after a mass shooting at a block party killed three people, Fort Worth police are making sure holiday celebrations in the Como neighborhood remain safe this year.

July 4 celebrations are an opportunity for people in the Fort Worth Como neighborhood to come together.

‘Comofest’ falls annually on July 3rd. A lot is going on with live music and all types of food and drink vendors.

“This is a family-friendly event, fun safe event for the whole family,” said Constance Pullam with Eatie’s Catering.

“I have two kids, so seeing them have a good time with everybody,” said Como resident Andrea Ivory.

Once the sun goes down, there’s a separate homecoming block party.

Unfortunately, that block party has been at the center of violent crime in the past, including last year when three people were shot and killed in a mass shooting.

“Still to this day, the community of Como, …