24-Year-Old Woman Identified in Fatal Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City. Jasmin Chavez, 24, succumbed to her injuries after being shot in the 1400 block of Southwest 38th Street, located between South Pennsylvania and South Blackwelder avenues.
The incident took place around 2 p.m. when law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Chavez, who had crashed into the side of Redemption Church while attempting to flee the scene. She was rushed to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead.
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According to investigators, Chavez had stopped to speak with several individuals in the 1300 block of Southwest 38th Street when she was shot. Two suspects—a 19-year-old male and a 16-year-old female—have been arrested on charges of first-degree murder. The 19-year-old is being held at the Oklahoma County Detention Center, while the 16-year-old has been placed in the Berry House.
The names of the suspects have not been released as formal charges are still pending.
The Oklahoma City Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact their homicide tip line at 405-297-1200.
The community is mourning the loss of Jasmin Chavez as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
