Crime
45-year-old Elpidio DeLeon Gonzalez arrested after stabbing two persons with machete near Shiro Grocery Store
Shiro, TX – A violent machete attack on a couple in their Grimes County mobile home Sunday evening ended with the suspect’s arrest more than 250 miles away in Corpus Christi, authorities confirmed.
Incident Overview
Around 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to reports of an assault near Highway 30 in Shiro, a small community situated between Huntsville and College Station.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a male and female victim with severe injuries consistent with a machete attack.
The assailant, identified as 45-year-old Elpidio DeLeon Gonzalez, is alleged to have forcibly entered the mobile home and attacked the pair.
Investigators stated that the female victim is Gonzalez’s ex-girlfriend.
Victim Conditions
Both victims were airlifted to a Houston hospital:
- The male victim remains in critical condition.
- The female victim’s condition has not been publicly disclosed.
Arrest of the Suspect
Following the attack, Gonzalez fled the scene. Law enforcement launched an extensive manhunt, and five hours later, he was apprehended in Corpus Christi, over 250 miles away.
Scene Details and Initial Reports
The attack took place in a mobile home near Shiro Grocery. Early reports described a chaotic scene with emergency crews, law enforcement, and ambulances responding to a “mass stabbing.”
Authorities initially described the weapon as a machete.
Sheriff Don Sowell confirmed that investigators are still working to establish a motive for the brutal assault.
Community Alert and Investigation
Authorities initially urged residents to avoid the area around Highway 30 while emergency responders secured the scene.
Investigators have since completed their initial examination of the site, but details about the events leading up to the attack remain unclear.
Ongoing Investigation
The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident. Gonzalez remains in custody, and charges are expected to follow.
For additional information or to report tips, residents are encouraged to contact the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office at 936-873-2151.
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Police are actively searching for the suspect responsible for a deadly shooting that left two people dead and three others injured, including a young child, inside a Muskegon home on Saturday afternoon.
Authorities identified the two victims who died as 25-year-old Josh Fondren Jr. and 22-year-old Cori May, according to the Muskegon Police Department.
Investigators initially withheld the victims’ identities pending family notification.
The shooting occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. inside a residence near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and McLaren Street.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving multiple reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they discovered several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
Fondren was pronounced dead at the scene.
Cori May and two additional 25-year-old men were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
May later succumbed to her injuries, while the two men remained in critical condition as of Saturday evening.
A 4-year-old child was also injured during the incident.
Police said the child’s injuries were minor, and the child was expected to be released from the hospital.
Muskegon Police Chief Tim Kozal confirmed that the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
As of the latest update, no arrests have been made.
While the investigation remains ongoing, Kozal stated that the shooting does not appear to be a random act, and officials do not believe there is an immediate threat to the broader public.
In response to the recent surge of violence, Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson issued a statement late Saturday night addressing the tragic impact on the community.
“Our community has been shaken by tragedies this week, with the apparent murder of Thomas ‘Tommy’ Stewart in his home in the 1400 block of Jiroch Street on Monday, and then Saturday’s mass shooting in a home in the 600 block of Jackson Avenue,” Johnson said.
The mayor urged residents with any information to come forward and also called for unity during this difficult time.
“Meanwhile, let’s hold the victims, their families, our neighbors, and all the first responders and medical professionals in our hearts, prayers, and thoughts,” Johnson said. “May our community come together in care for one another, as we navigate these traumatic events, and in pursuit of justice.”
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact:
- Muskegon Police Department: 231-724-6750
- Silent Observer (anonymous tips): 231-722-7463
The investigation remains underway.