Crime
South Carolina Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend in Rostraver
ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP, PA – Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman inside a Westmoreland County home late Wednesday night.
According to Rostraver Township Police, officers responded to a 911 call made by children inside the home at 980 State Route 136 at approximately 10:52 p.m. regarding a woman who had been shot.
Upon arrival, officers encountered Robert Chaplin, who was standing outside the residence. Police noted that Chaplin appeared highly intoxicated.
As he was taken into custody, he allegedly made a spontaneous statement to officers, saying, “Give me some respect, it was an accident.”
Inside the residence, police discovered Estela Rivera Vasquez lying unresponsive on the basement floor.
She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
During their investigation, authorities recovered a spent shell casing in the driveway and located a firearm inside the basement.
According to the criminal complaint, Chaplin later told investigators, “I didn’t mean to shoot her,” before exclaiming, “I accidentally killed my girlfriend.”
Chaplin has been formally charged with criminal homicide. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding the events leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office or Rostraver Township Police.
INDIANAPOLIS — Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) are investigating a physical disturbance that occurred near Senate Avenue and West Washington Street on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m.
According to investigators, the incident involved two adult males and resulted in one individual sustaining laceration injuries and the other suffering wounds consistent with a stabbing.
Both men received medical attention at local hospitals.
The individual with apparent stab wounds remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Preliminary findings indicate the altercation was an isolated incident between the two men and not a random act of violence.
Detectives have confirmed that both individuals involved are not residents of the Indianapolis area.
The IMPD Aggravated Assault Unit has obtained and reviewed video footage related to the incident as part of the ongoing investigation.
Following further investigation and in consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, IMPD detectives arrested 38-year-old Mark Sanchez for his alleged involvement.
Sanchez, who remains hospitalized, was arrested on preliminary charges of:
- Battery with injury (misdemeanor)
- Unlawful entry of a motor vehicle (misdemeanor)
- Public intoxication (misdemeanor)
Sanchez has not yet been booked into the Marion County Adult Detention Center, as he remains under medical care.
All individuals connected to this case have been identified, and no additional suspects are being sought.
The case will be presented to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office for a final charging decision.
The IMPD Public Affairs Office noted that it is department policy not to release the identities of victims or suspects unless an individual has been formally charged, arrested, or is being actively sought.
Authorities emphasize that an arrest is merely an accusation, and Mark Sanchez is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Probable cause affidavits related to this incident are not released by IMPD and must be obtained directly from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office or the Marion County Clerk’s Office.