Crime
Port Arthur Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting Outside Cowboys Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, LA – A 34-year-old Port Arthur, Texas man is in custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the parking lot of a local bar, authorities confirmed.
Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire at Cowboys, a bar located on Common Street, around 5 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, according to Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Kayla Vincent.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 25-year-old Augustus Javin suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Through their investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Fabian D. Charles, 34, who allegedly discharged a firearm during a physical altercation, fatally striking Javin.
Charles was taken into custody and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center, where he faces the following charges:
- Second-degree murder
- Illegal use of a weapon by discharging a firearm during a crime of violence
- Obstruction of justice
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.
This remains a developing case, and further updates will be provided as more details become available.
Crime
Two Children Killed, Two Others Critically Injured in Angleton-Area Shooting, Mother in Custody
ANGLETON, Texas — Authorities are investigating a tragic shooting in Brazoria County that left two children dead and two others critically injured early Saturday morning.
According to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), deputies were dispatched around 5:00 a.m. after a distressed woman called 911, reporting that her son had attempted to kill her and that multiple children were in the vehicle with her.
Deputies located the woman and the children at a gas station on State Highway 288B near FM 521.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred elsewhere, and multiple agencies are now working to determine the exact location of the incident.
Upon arrival, deputies found four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene.
An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old were airlifted to a nearby trauma hospital in critical condition.
Authorities later confirmed both surviving children are expected to recover.
Initial reports indicate that all individuals involved have been accounted for, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
A female adult—believed to be the children’s mother—has been taken into custody.
While investigators initially received conflicting information suggesting one of the children may have been responsible, authorities now believe the adult female was the shooter.
In a statement, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said:
“All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. While the details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is assisting Brazoria County investigators at a related residence in Montgomery County, believed to be connected to the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active.