Crime
Martin County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Domestic Shooting in Truman, Suspect at Large
Truman, MN – The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is actively investigating a domestic-related shooting that occurred in the city of Truman on February 27, 2025, at approximately 6:14 p.m.
Deputies responded to a domestic assault report where an adult female victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest from a pistol.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a hospital for treatment. Her condition has not yet been disclosed.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Kyle Jonathan Liford (DOB: 08/31/1992).
He is believed to be operating a green 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe with Minnesota license plate NVU 782.
At this time, Liford’s whereabouts remain unknown.
Law enforcement urges anyone with information regarding his location to contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Office at (507) 238-4481.
Deputies secured a firearm at the scene as part of the ongoing investigation.
Based on preliminary findings, this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the public at this time.
Multiple agencies responded to assist at the scene, including:
- Fairmont Police Department
- Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force
- Truman Ambulance
- Mayo Ambulance
The investigation remains active, and authorities will release further details as they become available.
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.