Crime
19-year-old Ava Fay Musgrove arrested in connection with shooting death of 19-year-old Fandashia Guillory in Beaumont
Authorities confirmed her identity the following morning, marking the case as a family violence-related homicide.
A 19-year-old Beaumont woman, Fandashia Guillory, tragically lost her life after a family violence-related shooting on Sunday evening.
Police have since arrested another 19-year-old woman, Ava Fay Musgrove, who now faces a murder charge in connection with the incident.
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 4300 block of Fonville Avenue.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered Guillory suffering from critical gunshot wounds.
She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities confirmed her identity the following morning, marking the case as a family violence-related homicide.
On Monday morning, Beaumont Police announced the arrest of Ava Fay Musgrove, also 19, as the primary suspect in the shooting. She has been charged with murder and is currently in custody.
Details surrounding the events leading up to the shooting have not yet been disclosed, as the investigation remains active and ongoing. Police have refrained from releasing further information at this time.
The tragedy has highlighted the devastating impact of family violence and prompted calls for community vigilance in addressing domestic disputes. Beaumont Police urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a sobering reminder of the need for continued efforts to prevent domestic violence and provide resources to those in need. As authorities work to uncover the circumstances surrounding this fatal shooting, the community mourns the loss of a young life cut short and awaits justice for Fandashia Guillory.
For those facing domestic violence, resources are available. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org.
Crime
Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis shot in the leg by an immigration agent in Minneapolis
On January 14, 2025, federal law enforcement personnel were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national who has been present in the United States since 2022.
The operation escalated into a high-speed pursuit, a physical confrontation, and an ambush by multiple subjects, necessitating the use of a defensive firearm discharge by a federal agent.
At approximately 6:50 PM, federal officers initiated a targeted traffic stop of a vehicle operated by Sosa-Celis.
The subject refused to comply with law enforcement commands and attempted to flee the scene.
During the pursuit, the subjectโs vehicle collided with a stationary, parked car.
Following the collision, the subject abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
A federal agent pursued the suspect on foot and successfully intercepted him. As the agent attempted to effect an arrest, the subject became combative, resulting in a violent struggle on the ground.
During this confrontation, two additional male subjects emerged from a nearby residence to intervene.
These individuals reportedly ambushed the agent, utilizing a snow shovel and a broom handle to strike the officer.
The situation escalated when the primary suspect, Sosa-Celis, regained his footing and joined the two additional subjects in the assault.
Reports indicate the suspect struck the agent with a blunt object (identified as either the shovel or broom handle).
Citing an immediate threat to his life while being outnumbered and actively assaulted by three individuals, the agent discharged his service weapon in self-defense.
The discharge struck Sosa-Celis in the lower extremity (leg). Following the shot, all three suspects retreated into a nearby apartment complex and initiated a barricade situation.
Following a brief standoff, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) successfully secured the perimeter and apprehended all three individuals without further injury.
Both the federal agent and Sosa-Celis were transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Images from the scene showed Sosa-Celis conscious and alert during transport.
All three subjects involved in the assault are currently in the custody of ICE.
Further charges related to the assault on a federal officer and resisting arrest are pending review by the U.S. Attorneyโs Office.