Crime
Suspect in Custody as Copperas Cove Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
COPPERAS COVE, TX — The Copperas Cove Police Department has confirmed that a suspect is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, February 1.
At approximately 11:48 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 900 block of Tanner Drive following reports of a gunshot victim.
Upon arrival, they discovered 31-year-old Shasmine Clark suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported Clark to AdventHealth Central Texas, where she later succumbed to her injuries despite lifesaving efforts.
Through an initial investigation, which included interviews with witnesses at the scene, police were able to identify a suspect known to the victim.
The individual was located and taken into custody without incident at a nearby hotel shortly after the shooting.
While the identity of the suspect has not yet been released, police confirmed that details regarding the suspect’s name, charges, and bond information will be provided following their arraignment.
Authorities are withholding additional details as the investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Copperas Cove Police Department.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.