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The Jasper County District Clerks office confirmed Their identities nor their ages have been released, as of this writing, but we're told the injuries were non-life-threatening. 12 min ago. Oropeza was eventually arrested near Conroe, roughly 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the home where the shooting took place. Responding officers found a total of 9 people injured from gunshots. Information on charges in the case has also not been released. A third suspect, Cameron Hartsfield, 19, was located in Tyler County by the Woodville Police Department and is currently in the Jasper County Jail. He agreed when asked if he would call it an ongoing feud. JASPER COUNTY, Texas -- At least nine teenagers suffered non-life-threatening injuries after shots were fired at an after-prom party in Texas, according to Cheston Hartsfield, 18 and Tracy Hickman, 19, both of Newton, are in custody in Beauregard Parish after being arrested Thursday in DeRidder, Louisiana, Sheriff Newman said at a news conference Friday morning in Jasper. (WDAM) - One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting that took place on After the shooting Sunday, investigators said there may be a connection to a second shooting that happened within the city limits of Jasper on Valley Drive. Officers learned from a potential witness that the shooting had occurred around the corner at a residence located at 767 Peachtree Stree.. Officers within the Criminal Investigation Division of the Department were notified and arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. We have been contacted by many people in support of Mr. Oropezas character. Jasper is in East Texas, about 40 miles from the Louisiana border. He was a go-to kind of guy for help.. Three suspects have been taken into custody days after gunfire erupted at a prom after-party in a Texas town, injuring 11 people, the Jasper County Sheriff's office confirmed. From a Jasper Police Department news release: On Sunday 11/8/20 the Jasper Police Department dispatch received several 911 calls regarding a shooting that occurred at the corner of Peachtree and Cavin Streets. The Sunday shooting unfolded shortly after midnight at an after-prom party at a home in north Jasper County where about 250 people were in attendance. All four are being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, which is a first-degree felony and engaging in organized criminal activity, a second degree felony, in connection with the prom party shooting in the county, Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman said Friday morning. 1 min read File image Nine teenagers were hurt in a shooting at an after-prom party in Texas. Authorities in Jasper County are currently The party was reportedly attended by students of Jasper High School, which held its prom earlier in the night. The local sheriff's office initially said nine people suffered gunshot wounds, but later said 11 teens were injured. Two of the victims went to the hospital the day after the shooting took place, according to Newman. All rights reserved. Eight of those struck by gunfire have been released from hospital care, Laronnia Gray, Jasper County's victim assistance coordinator, said at the news conference. Authorities found at least one vehicle believed to be connected to the case and seized it for processing as possible evidence, Newman said. Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with an after-prom party shooting that injured 11 people over the weekend, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office The number of victims in Jasper County was initially believed to be nine. This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. For someone to say it was an accident, I would have to beg to differ," Foster with Jasper Police said. Suspected gunman in Texas shooting that killed 5 neighbors indicted on capital murder charge, VIDEO: North Charleston residents share concerns after chemical spill. shooting that injured 11 people at an after-prom party. Most of them were taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital, and some were transferred to Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont for additional treatment. Authorities in Jasper County are currently searching for persons of interest in the shooting early Sunday morning. Aliza Chasan is a digital producer at 60 Minutes and CBS News. Three of the wounded teens were still in the hospital recovering at the time of the press conference. "We first want to say that we are praying for them and thankful for God's hand in the situation," Seybold said in a note sent to parents. 4 teens arrested in connection to Texas after-prom party shooting He noted current and former students were among the injured. 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Shortly after midnight on Sunday, April 23, 2023, Jasper County Sheriffs deputies responded to a disturbance on County Road 263 north of Jasper, Texas with Tyler Porter, 19, of Newton, was arrested by Newton County deputies in the county on Thursday Newman said. Police say Oropeza fled the neighborhood after the shooting, setting off a widening manhunt that came up empty for days despite more than 250 officers, drones and scent-tracking dogs searching and $80,000 in reward money being offered. "This investigation is ongoing and people of interest are being questioned," the post added. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Watch the full press conference below or here. The victims range in age from 15 to 19 years old, Jasper County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Karli Cherry told CNN in an email Sunday morning. All of their wounds were not life-threatening. All five victimswere from Honduras, including a 9-year-old boy. Sheriff's spokesperson Karli Cherry indicated more than one vehicle may have been seen at both locations. They have been real brave coming forward, Newman said. I think its a little too early for us to make that call, San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon said. Deputies believe about 250 teens from Jasper and Kirbyville were at the party north of Jasper on County Road 263 when it took place. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. RELATED: Johnson County teen charged for deadly after-prom party shooting. Deputies are still in the process of interviewing the more than 200 witnesses to the shooting and have collected some video from witnesses Newman said. Eight of the victims were taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital by personal vehicles, Sunday morning and some were transferred to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Oropeza is scheduled to appear in court in August. First published on April 27, 2023 / 8:37 PM. A search warrant was executed by the Jasper County Sheriff's Office at a residence on Hwy 190 East near Newton High School on Thursday afternoon, according to Jasper County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Karli Cherry. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. It wasn't clear whether authorities were processing that vehicle. All rights reserved. Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with an after-prom party shooting that injured 11 people over the weekend, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office announced Friday. On Thursday, the sheriffs office executed a search warrant at a private residence on Highway 190 East in Newton and said investigators found evidence relating to the prom shooting on April 23. While at first it was believed that nine teenagers were injured, during the conference officials said 11 were injured. 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Theres been lots going on for months between these two groups of young men, not only in our county but in Newton County, too and it finally came to a head over here, Sheriff Newman said of the shooting. It was higher than in 84.6% U.S. cities. Details are limited, as it's an active investigation, however, the Jasper Co. Sheriff's Office says via Facebook it happened shortly after midnight. Justin Devar Scott, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene of the homicide according to a Jasper Police Department news release. A vehicle seen at the after-prom party attack was also seen at the second shooting, he said. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. "What was supposed to be the most wonderful night of these kids' life greatly affected them, and it will be something they never forget," Cherry previously told 12News. They arrived to find nine victims with gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening, the Jasper County Sheriffs Office said in a statement. Sheriff Mitchel Newman speaks to the media in Jasper County, Texas, on Tuesday. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information. It's currently unclear what led up to the shooting, and no arrests appear to have been made at this time, but an investigation remains underway and people of interest are being questioned by deputies. The 18 and three 19-year-old men are facing charges for the prom party shooting and a second shooting in the city of Jasper. A fourth suspect, Tyler Porter, 19, was located by Newton County Sheriff's Office and transported to Jasper County Jail. "Theres been a lot going on for months between these two groups of young men and not only in our county but in Newton County too, and it finally came to a head over here.". 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This is a developing story. Deputies from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance at a home north of Jasper just after midnight, the agency said in a Facebook post on Sunday morning. Webb's bond is set at $200,000. About 250 people were at the home at the time of the early Sunday morning shooting. Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff's Office arrested a 27-year-old man early Sunday morning in connection with a shooting incident at a club that injured He was already charged in May with five counts of murder. Arrest warrants were subsequently issued for the four suspects in connection with the shooting. Please enter valid email address to continue. "We expect to be seeing an arrest warrant and warrants soon," Jasper County District Attorney Anne Pickle said at the news conference. Nine teenagers were hurt in a shooting at an after-prom party in Texas. The Jasper County Sheriff said that the men charged had been involved in an ongoing feud. Jaiquies Lashawn Lewis, 17, of Wiergate, was arrested on Thursday in connection with the March 12 shooting outside the Cabbage Patch Club in Lufkin. Ten of the victims were injured by gunfire, and one was injured while fleeing. Grieving father sounds alarm on North Carolina's fentanyl crisis, Is this your emu? The injured victims were sent to local hospitals for treatment, according to the sheriff's office. Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman said he didn't have any information on a possible motive. Discovery Company. Four "people of interest" have been identified, officials said. Jasper is located in eastern Texas, around 40 miles west of the Texas-Louisiana border. "Several students present at the scene administered first aid and responded to the events in a courageous manner.". Few details are known about the shooting, including who is responsible and what triggered the gunfire, as the investigation is still in its early stages. Cameron Hartsfield, 19, of Newton, was arrested Thursday by Woodville Police in Tyler County he said. Three 19-year-olds and one 18-year-old were charged in connection with the after-prom party shooting on Sunday. This is a developing story. Francisco Oropeza is escorted from the San Jacinto County courthouse after a hearing Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Coldspring, Texas. They are in the custody of Beauregard Parish Jail awaiting extradition to Texas, Newman said. 26, 2023 at 9:50 AM PDT. Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at a home north of Jasper just after midnight. Detectives along with the Crime Scene Technician began to process the scene and interview witnesses. Deputies found nine victims with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Facebook post. If you have information about this crime you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000 by providing an ANONYMOUS tip to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas. At least nine teenagers suffered non-life-threatening injuries after shots were fired at an after-prom party in Texas, according to local police. 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Jasper County Sheriffs Office via Facebook. Gray said all the victims were "physically injured.". Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman said the shooting was part of an ongoing dispute between two groups of teens that "finally came to a head.". At least nine teenagers suffered non-life-threatening injuries after shots were fired at an after-prom party in Texas, according to local police. We expected the capital indictment so theres no surprise, Osso said. Investigators on Tuesday said they'd identified four persons of interest. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. The so-called people of interest have not been arrested, officials indicated. The investigation is ongoing and authorities ask anyone with information to come forward. Jasper is located in eastern Texas, around 40 miles west of the Texas-Louisiana border. Both schools held proms Saturday night. Officers arrested 24-year-old Billy Wayne Webb as the suspected shooter on Monday afternoon around 1:45. Nine teenagers were hurt in a shooting at an after-prom party in Texas. Jasper Independent School District Superintendent John Seybold said there was no incident at the prom itself, and that most students had left by 9pm, according to KJAS. Several of the wounded were former and current Jasper High School students, according to Jasper ISD Superintendent John Seybold. The video in the player above is from a previous report. Hollywood actors' union extends contract deadline, delaying potential strike, Hunter Biden lawyer accuses House GOP lawmakers of trying to derail plea deal, France engulfed by looting, violence in fourth night of riots, United CEO admits to taking private jet amid U.S. flight woes, As student debt relief fails, some point to "hypocrisy" of PPP loans, New Florida law allows roads made of toxic mining waste. Billy Wayne Webb is accused of shooting and killing Justin Devar Scott. Three suspects have been taken into custody days after gunfire erupted at a prom after-party in a Texas town, injuring 11 people, the Jasper County Sheriff's office The 11 victims were ages 15 to 19, officials said. Most of the weapons involved were 9mm, according to Sheriff Newman. Newman also shed light on a potential motive in the shooting, saying that the men charged had been involved in an ongoing feud. "I don't know if you can find a motive where you can go and shoot 11 innocent children," Newman said. The four men are also facing aggravated assault and deadly conduct charges related to a second shooting about five miles away from the party in a Jasper neighborhood, according to Jasper Police Department spokesperson, Lt. Garrett Foster. A second person at the house originally told police they were grazed by a bullet, but officers said Monday evening they are not able to confirm whether the person was really hurt. He was extremely well regarded in this neighborhood and often helped others with all types of tasks around their homes. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Some were later transferred to Christus St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Officers arrived to find a black male in front of a residence located in the 200 block of Cavin Street that had been shot with a small unknown caliber weapon. Glendora band heading to Scotland for bagpipe competition, Ray's BBQ in Huntington Park sets off serious culinary fireworks, Comedian Gabriel Iglesias' private jet makes emergency landing in NC, LIVE: Fireworks show lights up the sky in San Pedro. Discovery Company. FOX LOCAL is your FREE connected TV app for the best coverage of news that matters to you. Police say Oropeza stormed into his neighbors house on April 28 after being asked by his neighbors to stop firing his AR-style rifle because a baby was trying to sleep. "This investigation is ongoing and people of interest are being questioned," the post added. Responding officers found a total of 9 people injured from gunshots. The 2020 Jasper The victims range in age from 15 to 19, local officials said during a Tuesday press conference. One neighbor who lived down the street from said that a few months before the shooting,Oropeza threatened to kill his dogafter it got loose and chased the pit bull in his truck. Most of the wounded were rushed to Jasper Memorial Hospital by ambulance. JASPER, Texas - An after-prom party turned violent overnight Sunday in Jasper County, Texas where nine people were injured during a shooting. Example video title will go here for this video. The injured victims were sent to local hospitals for treatment, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators were still interviewing witnesses and trying to pinpoint a motive, Newman said. Precinct #5 Justice of the Peace Brett Holloway was notified and pronounced 33-year-old Justin Devar Scott deceased at the scene. Others arrived at a hospital a day later. WebThe 2020 crime rate in Jasper, TX is 268 (City-Data.com crime index), which is about the average for the U.S. cities. The victim count in Sunday's shooting at an after-prom party in Texas has risen to 11, and four "people of interest" have been identified, officials said Tuesday. According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, / CBS News. JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Deputies responded to a disturbance to find nine teens between the ages of 15 and 19 had been shot around midnight at an after The shooting happened early Sunday morning. They were on the radar, Newman said when asked if the four men were previously known to law enforcement. Will Texas colleges and universities soon be untouchable by the NCAA? Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby says a man has now been charged following a shooting at the former exotic cat refuge just east of Kirbyville on There was no incident at the prom itself, John Seybold, superintendent of the Jasper Independent School District, said in a statement. Some of our evidence has been delivered to the ATF lab and they project a 30-day turnaround on processing it Sheriff Newman said. "It would be safe to say that it was not accidental," Newman said. It wasn't clear whether the additional victims were also struck by gunfire. We are working leads and questioning people of interest, a spokesperson for the sheriffs office said. Some have been a little leery of coming forward he said. Witnesses said a physical altercation happened between Scott and the Webb. Two of the suspects, Tracy Hickman, 19, and Cheston Hartsfield, 18, were located in DeRidder, Louisiana about 40 miles east of Newton. "The vehicles that were involved in the secondary shooting were present at the party, as well," she said, "and were investigating that possible connection.". JASPER COUNTY, Texas Four 18 and 19-year-old Newton men have been arrested and charged in connection with a prom party shooting just outside Jasper This is still an ongoing investigation. JASPER COUNTY, Texas -- At least nine teenagers suffered non-life-threatening injuries after shots were fired at an after-prom party in Texas, according to JASPER, Texas (KLTV) - Four men accused of opening fire at an after-prom party in Jasper have been indicted. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV! Biden lays out "new path" for student loan relief after Supreme Court decision, Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning "Little Miss Sunshine" actor, dies at 89.
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