Crime
14-year-old Chase Dean Fatally Shot in Conroe, Three Suspects Charged with Murder
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the 11900 block of Douget Road in Conroe, Texas.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 14-year-old Chase Daniel Dean lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, Dean was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Investigators, and representatives from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office launched an intensive investigation, which quickly led to the identification of a 15-year-old male suspect, also from Conroe.
Detectives secured both an arrest warrant for the juvenile and a search warrant for his residence.
With assistance from the MCSO SWAT Team and Patrol Division, the warrants were executed, resulting in the juvenile’s arrest and the discovery of two additional suspects at the residence: 19-year-old James Fuller and 19-year-old Mason Goodwin, both residents of Conroe.
The 15-year-old suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center, where he has been charged with murder.
Fuller and Goodwin were arrested without incident and booked into the Montgomery County Jail, each also facing charges of murder.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional details will be shared as they are confirmed.
Sheriff Rand Henderson issued the following statement regarding the case:
“This was a heartbreaking and senseless act of violence that took the life of a child far too soon. Thanks to the swift and dedicated work of our deputies, detectives, and the District Attorney’s Office, we were able to quickly identify and apprehend those responsible. While the incident appears to have stemmed from a personal dispute, no motive can ever justify such a tragic loss. Our hearts go out to Chase’s family, and we ask the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
Both adult suspects have prior criminal records in Montgomery County.
- Mason Goodwin was previously charged with assault involving family violence in September 2023 and served 25 days in jail. In November 2024, he was charged with criminal mischief for damaging property, sentenced just two weeks ago to 9 months in the DADJ program, and ordered to pay $920 in restitution.
- James Fuller was charged with assault in 2023; the case was later dismissed after he completed four hours of court-ordered anger management.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 760-5800.
Crime
Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton Injured in Deadly Mississippi Crash, Mother Confirms He Is Alive and Safe
DESOTO COUNTY, Mississippi — Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton was injured in a deadly two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61 in DeSoto County, Mississippi, but his mother has confirmed that he is alive, safe and recovering following the crash.
Burton, 27, of Memphis, Tennessee, was driving a Dodge Durango involved in the collision shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Church Road in Walls.
The crash claimed the lives of three people traveling in a Honda Accord. The incident also left another passenger injured and involved employees of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detention Center.
Following the crash, misinformation circulated online suggesting that Burton had died and that he was a juvenile detention officer.
His mother, Tee Burton, publicly addressed the reports, firmly correcting the information and asking people to stop sharing unverified claims.
She confirmed that her son is alive, safe and okay. She also emphasized that he is not a juvenile detention officer.
In her statement, she expressed disappointment over reports falsely identifying her son as one of the people who died in the collision.
She also acknowledged the families who lost loved ones and urged the public to show compassion toward everyone affected by the tragedy.
Her statement included the following message:
“My son is alive!!! He is safe, and he is okay!!!”
She further asked people to verify information before publishing or reposting details that could cause unnecessary emotional distress to families.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a northbound Dodge Durango traveling on U.S. Highway 61 collided with a westbound Honda Accord traveling on Church Road.
Three occupants of the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the victims as:
- Latasha N. Dodson, 37, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, the Honda driver.
- Eddie L. Dodson Jr., 41, of Byhalia, Mississippi.
- Tamenshia R. Ford, 32, of Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Burton and another passenger in the Honda survived the collision but sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Their specific medical conditions have not been publicly detailed in the information provided.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two people involved in the crash were employees of its Juvenile Detention Center.
One of those employees was Tamenshia R. Ford, who died in the collision. The second employee was seriously injured.
Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II expressed condolences following the death of the employee, describing the person as a respected and beloved member of the department.
“Our fallen officer was a respected and beloved member of our team,” Tuggle said.
The sheriff’s office also recognized the employee’s dedication, compassion and commitment to working with young people entrusted to the facility’s care.
State officials confirmed that the Dodge Durango involved in the collision belonged to the Walls Police Department.
The city’s mayor and police chief also confirmed that a Walls police officer was involved in the crash. Burton’s mother has since clarified that her son is the officer and that he survived.
An SUV displaying Walls Police Department identification was seen being towed from the crash scene Wednesday night.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal collision.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the vehicles colliding.
The crash resulted in three deaths and left multiple people injured. Burton’s family has asked the public to respect the victims and their loved ones while avoiding the spread of false information.
The investigation remains ongoing.