Oklahoma City, OK – Authorities have identified a 24-year-old woman who died after being shot Tuesday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City. The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. near Southwest 38th Street, between South Pennsylvania and South Blackwelder avenues. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and arrived to find the victim’s vehicle crashed into the side of Redemption Church.
The victim, identified as Jasmin Chavez, was transported to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead. Investigators say she had stopped to talk with several people in the 1300 block of Southwest 38th Street when gunfire erupted. As she attempted to flee, she lost control of her vehicle and crashed. Police have not yet disclosed what led to the shooting or whether Chavez was the intended target.
Authorities have arrested two suspects—a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl—on first-degree murder charges. The 19-year-old has been booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center, while the 16-year-old has been taken to the Berry House, a juvenile detention facility. Police have not yet released their names, as formal charges are still pending.
The Oklahoma City Police Department is continuing its investigation into the shooting. Detectives are working to determine a possible motive and whether additional suspects were involved. Police have not confirmed if the incident was gang-related or if the victim knew the suspects before the altercation. Residents in the area have expressed concern over the rising number of violent crimes in their community.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department’s homicide tip line at 405-297-1200. Witness accounts and surveillance footage from nearby businesses could provide critical details to help detectives piece together what happened. Police have assured the public that they are working diligently to bring justice for Chavez and her family.
The tragic shooting has left Chavez’s loved ones in mourning. Friends and family remember her as a kind and caring person whose life was cut short far too soon. As the community grapples with this devastating loss, local leaders are calling for more efforts to curb violence and improve safety in the area. More details about the case are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.