Crime
14-year-old Chase Dean Fatally Shot in Conroe, Three Suspects Charged with Murder
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the 11900 block of Douget Road in Conroe, Texas.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 14-year-old Chase Daniel Dean lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, Dean was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Investigators, and representatives from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office launched an intensive investigation, which quickly led to the identification of a 15-year-old male suspect, also from Conroe.
Detectives secured both an arrest warrant for the juvenile and a search warrant for his residence.
With assistance from the MCSO SWAT Team and Patrol Division, the warrants were executed, resulting in the juvenile’s arrest and the discovery of two additional suspects at the residence: 19-year-old James Fuller and 19-year-old Mason Goodwin, both residents of Conroe.
The 15-year-old suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center, where he has been charged with murder.
Fuller and Goodwin were arrested without incident and booked into the Montgomery County Jail, each also facing charges of murder.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional details will be shared as they are confirmed.
Sheriff Rand Henderson issued the following statement regarding the case:
“This was a heartbreaking and senseless act of violence that took the life of a child far too soon. Thanks to the swift and dedicated work of our deputies, detectives, and the District Attorney’s Office, we were able to quickly identify and apprehend those responsible. While the incident appears to have stemmed from a personal dispute, no motive can ever justify such a tragic loss. Our hearts go out to Chase’s family, and we ask the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
Both adult suspects have prior criminal records in Montgomery County.
- Mason Goodwin was previously charged with assault involving family violence in September 2023 and served 25 days in jail. In November 2024, he was charged with criminal mischief for damaging property, sentenced just two weeks ago to 9 months in the DADJ program, and ordered to pay $920 in restitution.
- James Fuller was charged with assault in 2023; the case was later dismissed after he completed four hours of court-ordered anger management.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 760-5800.
Crime
Celeste Gusman, 66, Dies After Stabbing at Kalihi Business in Honolulu; Police Investigate as Homicide
HONOLULU, Hawaii — A 66-year-old woman has died following a stabbing at a business in Honolulu’s Kalihi neighborhood, leaving her family, friends, and the local community grieving a tragic loss.
The victim was identified as Celeste Gusman, according to the Honolulu Police Department. Officers responded to a business in the 2300 block of North School Street at approximately 3:20 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of a stabbing.
When officers arrived, they found Gusman suffering from a stab wound. Emergency medical personnel quickly began providing advanced lifesaving treatment at the scene before transporting her to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, Gusman later succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities also reported that another woman, who is in her 60s, sustained minor injuries during the incident. According to the information released, she was injured in a fall amid the disturbance and was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding the second woman’s injuries have been provided.
Following the incident, police initially arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder. After Gusman died from her injuries, authorities reclassified the case as a murder investigation.
Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the stabbing. Police have not yet released information about what may have triggered the incident or whether the suspect knew Gusman.
The suspect’s arrest and the ongoing investigation do not establish guilt. Further details are expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and determining the events that led to the fatal attack.
The death of Celeste Gusman at 66 has brought sadness to those affected by this incident. A place of business in a familiar neighborhood became the scene of a tragedy, and loved ones are now facing the difficult reality of losing someone important to them.
While many questions remain unanswered, the loss of life has deeply affected the community. Friends, relatives, and neighbors are left remembering Gusman and hoping that the investigation will bring clarity about what happened.
Please keep Celeste Gusman’s family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time. The injured woman and everyone affected by the incident also deserve support as they recover.
May Celeste Gusman rest in peace. May her loved ones find comfort, strength, and healing in the days ahead.