Crime
Police Identify Woman Killed in Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting, Two Suspects in Custody
Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma City Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City. The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Jasmin Chavez.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 2 p.m. in the 1400 block of Southwest 38th Street, located between South Pennsylvania Avenue and South Blackwelder Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Chavez critically injured after her vehicle had crashed into the side of Redemption Church, just a few blocks from where the shooting took place.
Chavez was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
According to investigators, Chavez had stopped in the 1300 block of Southwest 38th Street to speak with several individuals when an altercation occurred, leading to her being shot.
In an attempt to flee the scene, she drove a short distance before losing control of her vehicle and crashing into the church building.
Following a swift investigation, authorities arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting: a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl. Both suspects were taken into custody on first-degree murder complaints.
The 19-year-old suspect has been booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center, while the 16-year-old was placed in custody at the Berry House, a juvenile detention facility.
Due to the ongoing investigation and pending formal charges, the names of the suspects have not yet been released.
The Oklahoma City Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to contact their homicide tip line at 405-297-1200.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred near the intersection of Wylie Avenue and Devilliers Street in Pittsburgh.
According to initial reports, the incident began with a short foot pursuit involving Pittsburgh Police officers and a suspect.
During the chase, an exchange of gunfire occurred, resulting in the suspect being struck by gunfire.
The suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was immediately rendered medical aid at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital.
The current condition of the suspect has not been publicly disclosed. No officers were injured during the incident.
A large police presence remains in the area as detectives from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police’s Violent Crime Unit and the Critical Incident Response Team investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The area around Wylie Avenue and Devilliers Street has been secured, and residents are advised to avoid the vicinity while the investigation is ongoing.
As per protocol, the involved officer(s) will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Additional details will be provided as the case develops.