Crime
27-year-old Janaha Smith killed in Fayetteville shooting, suspect Shyheem McCall in custody
The Fayetteville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 9, leaving one woman dead and a suspect in custody.
At approximately 3:17 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2800 block of Gillespie Street.
Upon arrival, they discovered 27-year-old Janaha Smith, a Fayetteville resident, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite emergency efforts, Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police arrested 24-year-old Shyheem McCall, also of Fayetteville, at the location.
He has been charged with first-degree murder and is currently being held without bond.
McCall is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon in Cumberland County Court.
Investigators have confirmed that Smith and McCall were acquainted, and the shooting is believed to have been a targeted incident rather than a random act of violence.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Detective A. Wolford at 910-705-2141.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477), visiting fay-nccrimestoppers.org, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.
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.