Crime
Greenville Police Officer Fatally Shot During Incident Behind Pickett Street Homes
Tragedy struck the Greenville Police Department Monday night when an officer was fatally shot during an incident in a wooded area near the 3500 block of Pickett Street.
The confrontation occurred shortly before 8 p.m.
According to police reports, both the officer and a suspect sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter.
The officer suffered injuries to the leg and side, while the suspect’s condition remains undisclosed.
Emergency medical responders quickly transported both individuals to a nearby hospital.
Despite efforts to save him, the officer succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have not provided details about the nature of the initial call that led to the shooting.
The wooded area where the incident unfolded is located behind several residential homes, and police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the exchange of gunfire.
Greenville Police have not yet released the names of the officer or the suspect, and no additional information has been made available.
This marks a solemn moment for the community and the law enforcement family, as condolences pour in for the fallen officer and his loved ones.
Houston, TX – March 13, 2025 – A Houston man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife inside their home, while the victim’s family is seeking help in locating her missing dogs.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to a residence on Emma Forest Street early March 12, 2025, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
Upon arrival, officers encountered 34-year-old Chance Zane Chavez, who was reportedly covered in blood.
Officers secured Chavez and proceeded to search the home, where they discovered the lifeless body of his wife, 32-year-old Kristen Chavez, inside a bedroom.
She had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, HPD detectives arrested Chance Zane Chavez and formally charged him with murder.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a possible motive, and the case remains under investigation.
In addition to seeking justice for Kristen, her family is searching for her missing dogs, which were not found at the residence.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
The Houston Police Department urges anyone with additional details related to the case to come forward.