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.
BELLEVUE, NE – A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting late Thursday night at a Bellevue apartment complex, authorities confirmed.
According to the Bellevue Police Department (BPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 10:30 p.m. at an apartment complex near 13th Street and Galvin Road, just west of Bellevue East High School.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 21-year-old George Negrete suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers immediately administered lifesaving measures before Negrete was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation between Negrete and the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Christian Lara.
During the confrontation, authorities say Lara allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old woman before shooting Negrete in the leg.
Lara sustained injuries during the altercation and was treated before being taken into custody.
He has been formally charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and terroristic threats.
The female victim sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue gathering evidence and conducting interviews.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Bellevue Police Department.