Crime
Jared Asquet Charged With Murder After Brother Devon Asquet Shot and Killed in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A 20-year-old man is facing a murder charge after police say he shot and killed his older brother during a shooting at a home in DeKalb County on Wednesday morning.
The victim was identified as 23-year-old Devon Asquet, who was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside a residence on Hidden Creek Drive, according to DeKalb County police.
DeKalb County police officers responded to the residence Wednesday morning following reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found Devon Asquet inside the home with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries.
Police secured the residence as a crime scene while investigators began working to determine what happened and what led to the shooting.
Investigators identified 20-year-old Jared Asquet, Devon’s younger brother, as the suspect in the shooting.
Jared Asquet was initially booked into the DeKalb County Jail on an aggravated assault charge. Police said that charge is expected to be upgraded to murder in connection with his brother’s death.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or explained what led to the confrontation between the two brothers.
Detectives remain at the scene gathering evidence and working to establish a timeline of events leading up to the shooting.
Police have not publicly disclosed a possible motive, whether anyone else was inside the residence at the time of the shooting, or whether additional charges could be filed.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
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.