Crime
2 killed in shooting at Cross Lake Apartments on South Lakeshore Drive in Shreveport
The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting incident at the Cross Lake Apartments on South Lakeshore Drive late Tuesday night that left two individuals injured and endangered a child inside the complex.
At approximately 10:24 p.m., the Caddo 911 Communications Center received reports of a shooting involving a male and female victim.
Upon arrival, SPD officers discovered the male victim in the parking lot of the apartment complex with severe gunshot wounds.
He was transported by EMS to Ochsner Health Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
The female victim, who left the scene in a white vehicle, was later located by officers and EMS at the intersection of Corondelet Drive and Curtis Lane. She was also transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
During the shooting, a stray bullet entered a room inside the apartment complex where a baby was present.
Fortunately, no injuries to the child were reported.
SPD has deployed multiple units to the scene to gather evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officers are interviewing witnesses and processing the crime scene to identify potential suspects.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation. Tips can be submitted to the Shreveport Police Department or anonymously through local crime tip hotlines.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.