Crime
Suspect in Custody Following Domestic Disturbance in Brazoria County, Officer Shot
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, with blonde hair. He was last seen wearing jeans, a grey hoodie, and a white baseball cap.
Authorities in Brazoria County, Texas, are investigating a domestic disturbance that escalated into a shooting incident, resulting in an injured police officer.
The incident occurred on Avenue C off Highway 35 around 9:15 a.m. local time. Responding officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a domestic dispute involving a 36-year-old man and his elderly mother and grandmother.
Upon arrival, the officer was involved in an altercation with the suspect and was shot. The suspect then fled the scene, leaving the injured officer behind.
The wounded officer was transported to a nearby trauma center and is currently listed in stable condition.
In addition to the officer, authorities have confirmed that a female victim, believed to be either the mother or grandmother, sustained injuries prior to the arrival of law enforcement. The exact nature of her injuries remains unclear.
A massive search operation was launched to locate the suspect, involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from various departments in the region. The collaborative effort among these agencies was described as “quite impressive” by Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Patin.
The suspect was apprehended around midnight, approximately half a mile away from the scene of the shooting. Charges against the suspect are pending.
The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office is leading the ongoing investigation into the incident.
Further details will be released as they become available.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.