Crime
14-year-old Chase Dean Fatally Shot in Conroe, Three Suspects Charged with Murder
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the 11900 block of Douget Road in Conroe, Texas.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 14-year-old Chase Daniel Dean lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, Dean was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Investigators, and representatives from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office launched an intensive investigation, which quickly led to the identification of a 15-year-old male suspect, also from Conroe.
Detectives secured both an arrest warrant for the juvenile and a search warrant for his residence.
With assistance from the MCSO SWAT Team and Patrol Division, the warrants were executed, resulting in the juvenile’s arrest and the discovery of two additional suspects at the residence: 19-year-old James Fuller and 19-year-old Mason Goodwin, both residents of Conroe.
The 15-year-old suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center, where he has been charged with murder.
Fuller and Goodwin were arrested without incident and booked into the Montgomery County Jail, each also facing charges of murder.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional details will be shared as they are confirmed.
Sheriff Rand Henderson issued the following statement regarding the case:
“This was a heartbreaking and senseless act of violence that took the life of a child far too soon. Thanks to the swift and dedicated work of our deputies, detectives, and the District Attorney’s Office, we were able to quickly identify and apprehend those responsible. While the incident appears to have stemmed from a personal dispute, no motive can ever justify such a tragic loss. Our hearts go out to Chase’s family, and we ask the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
Both adult suspects have prior criminal records in Montgomery County.
- Mason Goodwin was previously charged with assault involving family violence in September 2023 and served 25 days in jail. In November 2024, he was charged with criminal mischief for damaging property, sentenced just two weeks ago to 9 months in the DADJ program, and ordered to pay $920 in restitution.
- James Fuller was charged with assault in 2023; the case was later dismissed after he completed four hours of court-ordered anger management.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 760-5800.
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.