Crime
False active shooter threat at Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff
Currently, there is no confirmation of an active shooter at any school within the Watson Chapel School District.
Initial reports indicate that a student anonymously called 911 claiming there was a shooting in progress, but authorities have found no evidence of any threat.
Law enforcement officials are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, a female caller reported an active shooter within the school district to the 911 command center.
Law enforcement agencies were immediately dispatched to each campus, initiating lockdown protocols upon arrival.
Within five minutes, local law enforcement and the district’s security director had thoroughly searched and cleared all school buildings. Fortunately, no students or staff were injured, and no signs of an active shooter were found on any of the campuses.
This incident remains under investigation, with district administration and the security director collaborating closely with law enforcement to identify the individual responsible for the false report.
The safety of students and staff is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining a secure environment within our schools. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Crime
24-Year-Old Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr Dies in Fatal Jeep Incident in Midland, Christian Rojelio Zubia Arrested
MIDLAND, Texas — Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., a 24-year-old man from Odessa, died after an incident involving a Jeep Wrangler in Midland on Thursday night, October 8, 2026. The driver, a 30-year-old Odessa man, was later arrested and charged with manslaughter, according to the Midland Police Department.
Police said officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. Thursday to a reported crash involving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Rankin Highway.
During the preliminary investigation, witnesses told authorities that Soto Navarrete had jumped onto the hood of a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators allege that the driver accelerated while turning southbound, causing Soto Navarrete to fall from the vehicle and sustain fatal injuries.
Authorities identified the driver as Christian Rojelio Zubia, 30, of Odessa.
According to police, Zubia left the scene after the incident. Officers later located him with assistance from the Odessa Police Department.
Zubia was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Soto Navarrete’s death. The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the legal system.
The Midland Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, including the events leading up to Soto Navarrete’s fall from the Jeep.
Authorities have not released further details about what prompted the encounter or whether additional charges may be considered.
Police confirmed that Soto Navarrete’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Soto Navarrete’s death has left his family and loved ones grieving. His passing serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a dangerous incident can result in a fatal outcome.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities continue reviewing the case.