Crime
30-year-old Christian Forslof Charged With Murder in Lapwai Shooting
LAPWAI, Idaho — A woman is dead and a man injured following a shooting Friday evening in Lapwai, according to the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched around 5:24 p.m. to a residence in the 1100 block of Thunder Hill Road after a caller reported that two individuals, a male and a female, had been at the property and may have broken into a shed.
While deputies were en route, the caller reported that her fiancé had shot both individuals.
A Nez Perce Tribal Police officer arrived on scene first and detained the suspected shooter — 30-year-old Christian Forslof — without incident.
Responding deputies and medics discovered both victims suffering from gunshot wounds to their upper bodies.
The female victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the male victim was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Investigators say Forslof believed the pair had entered a shed on his property. After the individuals left, he allegedly pursued them approximately a quarter of a mile from his residence and attempted to detain them at gunpoint.
Authorities confirmed that neither victim was armed.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, a verbal confrontation ensued during which Forslof fired multiple shots after the female victim pointed her finger at him and advanced toward him.
Forslof was arrested and booked into the Nez Perce County Adult Detention Center on charges of second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
The identities of the victims are being withheld pending family notification.
The case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Jason Leavitt or Detective Wendy King at the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office by calling 208-799-3130.
Authorities have released a significant update regarding the AMBER Alert issued in Austin, Texas.
Law enforcement officials confirm that the suspect connected to the case has been located, and the red 2017 Ford Mustang believed to have been involved has been recovered.
However, 12-year-old Jazzlyn Anzora remains missing.
Officials emphasize that the search for the child is ongoing and that she may still be in danger.
Missing Juvenile Information
Name: Jazzlyn Anzora
Age: 12
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Weight: 140 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Jazzlyn was last seen around 12:00 a.m. on February 24 in the 1700 block of Wells Branch Parkway in North Austin.
At the time she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing:
- A red sweater
- A white long-sleeve shirt
- Christmas-themed pants
- Carrying a Nike backpack
Suspect Information
Authorities previously identified the suspect as 18-year-old Henry Mejia.
Description:
- Black hair
- Brown eyes
- Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
- Approximately 170 pounds
- Distinct shaved line on one eyebrow
Officials have confirmed that the suspect has now been located.
Further details regarding his status have not yet been released.
Vehicle Information (Recovered)
The vehicle believed to be associated with the case has been recovered.
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Year: 2017
Color: Red
License Plate: VVK2712 (Texas)
Additional Identifiers: Aftermarket chrome wheels and a white logo sticker on the passenger-side window
Ongoing Search Efforts
The AMBER Alert was issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety following Jazzlyn’s disappearance.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office continues to lead the investigation and coordinate search efforts.
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in locating the child safely.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information regarding Jazzlyn Anzora’s whereabouts is urged to:
- Call 911 immediately if there is an immediate sighting
- Contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office at 512-974-0845 (Option 3)
Officials stress that locating the missing child safely remains the top priority.