Crime
Port Arthur Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting Outside Cowboys Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, LA – A 34-year-old Port Arthur, Texas man is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the parking lot of a local bar, authorities confirmed.
Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at Cowboys, a bar located on Common Street, around 5 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Kayla Vincent.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 25-year-old Augustus Javin suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Through their investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Fabian D. Charles, 34, who allegedly discharged a firearm during a physical altercation, fatally striking Javin.
Charles was taken into custody and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center, where he faces the following charges:
- Second-degree murder
- Illegal use of a weapon by discharging a firearm during a crime of violence
- Obstruction of justice
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.
This remains a developing case, and further updates will be provided as more details become available.
OMAHA, NE — Authorities are investigating a critical incident at the Florence Tower apartment complex in the 5100 block of Florence Boulevard following a report of an active shooter on the evening of Sunday, April 13.
The situation escalated into an officer-involved shooting, leaving one person dead and the suspected gunman critically injured.
At approximately 6:15 p.m., multiple 911 calls were placed to report gunfire within the building.
Initial callers reported hearing several shots fired on or above the sixth floor.
Responding Omaha Police Department (OPD) officers immediately requested Omaha Fire Department (OFD) medical units to stage nearby as a precaution.
As officers approached the sixth floor, gunfire erupted. Officers broadcast urgent radio calls declaring “Shots fired! Shots fired!” and issued a “Help an Officer” alert.
A suspect — described as a Hispanic male wearing a jersey and reportedly armed with two large firearms — allegedly fired on police officers as they attempted to make contact. One caller described the weapons as resembling high-powered rifles.
Additional OFD units, including Engines 21 and 22, Trucks 21 and 22, Medic Units 5, 21, and 41, and Battalion 2, were dispatched to the scene.
Emergency Response Units (ERU) and SWAT were also notified and placed on standby as the situation developed.
During the exchange, at least two individuals were confirmed shot. One person was declared deceased at the scene.
The suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen and was transported by OFD Medic 41 to Nebraska Medicine with lights and sirens under Code 3 trauma conditions.
A third potential victim was initially reported but could not be located after a thorough search. At 6:21 p.m., Omaha Police resumed normal radio traffic, and the incident was moved to a secure event channel (B2), no longer broadcast to the public.
Non-transporting OFD units that provided manpower support were released and returned to service shortly after the scene was secured.
The identities of those involved have not been released at this time.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Omaha Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Further updates are expected as investigators process the scene and gather witness statements.