Crime
Casa Grande Police Investigate Deadly Shooting One Killed, Five Injured
Casa Grande, AZ – The Casa Grande Police Department (CGPD) is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of February 8, 2025.
At approximately 1:11 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 500 block of West 13th Place.
Upon arrival, they discovered six individuals had been shot, including one fatality.
Among the victims:
- Three individuals were 20 years old
- One victim was 17 years old
- One victim was 19 years old
These five victims sustained varying injuries and were airlifted to trauma centers in the Valley for emergency medical treatment. - Their conditions range from stable to unknown at this time.
Additionally, officers located a 19-year-old male, later identified as Syncere Ellington of Phoenix, who was pronounced deceased at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.
Authorities confirm that there are no outstanding suspects or ongoing threats to the community. However, the incident remains an active and ongoing investigation as detectives work to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Austin Keck at Austin_Keck@casagrandeaz.gov or call 520-421-8711 ext. 6079. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Silent Witness at 520-836-2100.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
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.