Crime
34-year-old Choncy Moore found shot dead in car in Cedar Grove
SHREVEPORT, La. — Authorities have identified the man who was found fatally shot inside a vehicle Thursday night in Cedar Grove.
According to the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 34-year-old Choncy Moore.
He was discovered on April 9, 2026, inside a yellow car in the parking lot of a business located in the 200 block of West 70th Street.
Investigators say Moore had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officials confirmed that this marks the sixth homicide recorded in both Caddo Parish and the city of Shreveport so far in 2026.
An autopsy has been ordered as part of the ongoing investigation, and authorities continue to work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
No additional details, including potential suspects or a motive, have been released at this time.
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.