Crime
17-year-old Keighan Crist killed after shooting outside Bailey Lake in Burleson, Suspect Wyatt Jacobs Charged
BURLESON, Texas — The Burleson Police Department is conducting an active investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night in the parking lot of Bailey Lake.
At approximately 11:33 p.m. on December 7, 2025, officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire at the location.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 17-year-old male, identified as Keighan Crist, unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.
He had sustained multiple apparent gunshot wounds.
Officers and paramedics immediately began life-saving measures.
The victim was transported by Burleson Fire Department personnel to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
A second 17-year-old male, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, was located nearby and transported to a separate area hospital.
He is expected to survive.
According to initial statements, including information provided by the surviving victim, the shooting occurred during a narcotics-related transaction involving three suspects.
During the early stages of the investigation, officers and detectives quickly identified two of the three involved suspects.
One of the suspects, a 17-year-old male identified as Wyatt Jacobs, was located inside a vehicle parked in the driveway of his residence in Burleson.
He was taken into custody without incident.
During an interview, Jacobs provided a statement admitting his involvement in the shooting.
Based on the evidence collected, he was arrested on charges of:
- Capital Murder, and
- Aggravated Robbery
He was subsequently transported to the Johnson County Law Enforcement Center.
A second identified suspect, along with a third, still-unidentified suspect, remain at large.
To protect the integrity of the investigation, authorities are withholding their names and additional identifying information at this time.
Detectives currently believe the incident was isolated and related to criminal activity between the parties involved.
At this time, investigators report no indication of an ongoing threat to the general public.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Burleson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 817-426-9903. For emergencies, individuals should call 911.
No further details are being released as this remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.