Crime
Two Dead, Two Injured in Downtown Shreveport Haze Nightclub Shooting
SHREVEPORT, LA – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at Haze Nightclub in downtown Shreveport, leaving two people dead and two others injured.
According to the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Texas Street, between Spring Street and Market Street.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Shortly after, three additional gunshot victims arrived at the hospital by private vehicles. One of them was rushed into emergency surgery but did not survive.
The remaining two victims, one man and one woman, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover, according to police.
Officials report that 28-year-old JaCorey Fuller and 24-year-old Noah Penn were shot multiple times. Both were transported to Ochsner LSU Health, where Fuller was pronounced dead at 2:56 a.m. and Penn at 7:21 a.m.
However, no suspects have been identified or taken into custody at this time.
Investigators are actively working the case, and SPD officers interviewed multiple witnesses at the nightclub.
While many reported hearing gunfire, no one was able to provide a clear description of the shooter.
SPD urges anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or provide an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.
“Our thoughts are with the victims and their families as we work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice,” SPD said in a statement.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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.