Crime
Police Identify Woman Killed in Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting, Two Suspects in Custody
Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma City Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City. The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Jasmin Chavez.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 2 p.m. in the 1400 block of Southwest 38th Street, located between South Pennsylvania Avenue and South Blackwelder Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Chavez critically injured after her vehicle had crashed into the side of Redemption Church, just a few blocks from where the shooting took place.
Chavez was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
According to investigators, Chavez had stopped in the 1300 block of Southwest 38th Street to speak with several individuals when an altercation occurred, leading to her being shot.
In an attempt to flee the scene, she drove a short distance before losing control of her vehicle and crashing into the church building.
Following a swift investigation, authorities arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting: a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl. Both suspects were taken into custody on first-degree murder complaints.
The 19-year-old suspect has been booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center, while the 16-year-old was placed in custody at the Berry House, a juvenile detention facility.
Due to the ongoing investigation and pending formal charges, the names of the suspects have not yet been released.
The Oklahoma City Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to contact their homicide tip line at 405-297-1200.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.