COPPERAS COVE, TX – A 31-year-old woman was fatally shot in Copperas Cove on Friday, January 31, prompting a swift police response that led to the arrest of a suspect. The Copperas Cove Police Department (CCPD) identified the victim as Shasmine Ta Shawn Clack, who was found critically wounded in the 900 block of Tanner Drive.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 11:48 a.m. and discovered Clack suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services (EMS) transported her to AdventHealth Central Texas, where medical personnel attempted life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
Following an initial investigation, authorities quickly identified a suspect and launched a search. The suspect, later identified as 27-year-old Alonzo Ezekiel Hunter of Beaumont, Texas, was located at a nearby hotel and taken into custody without incident. He has been formally charged with murder and is being held on a $500,000 bond, set by Justice of the Peace F.W. “Bill” Price.
Police have not yet released details regarding a possible motive or the events leading up to the shooting. Investigators continue to interview witnesses and gather evidence to determine what transpired before Clack was killed. The case remains active, and authorities are working to establish a clearer timeline of events.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Witnesses can contact the Copperas Cove Police Department at (254) 547-8222 or submit anonymous tips through local crime reporting channels. Authorities hope that additional details will help bring clarity to the case and ensure justice for the victim.
This tragic incident has left the Copperas Cove community in mourning, as friends and family remember Clack’s life. As the investigation unfolds, local residents remain hopeful that justice will be served, and law enforcement continues its efforts to address violent crime in the area.