Stephan Fox, a 31-year-old man from New Braunfels, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on November 30, 2019. Fox was found dead inside his vehicle in the 100 block of North Mesquite Avenue. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m., and witnesses reported hearing several gunshots before seeing a man fleeing the scene on foot. The New Braunfels Police Department launched an investigation into the murder, and it was determined that Fox and the suspect had mutual acquaintances.
The suspect,
Koever Henke-Wommack, a 22-year-old man from New Braunfels, was arrested on December 11, 2019, on a capital murder charge. Henke-Wommack allegedly shot Fox multiple times during a robbery. According to police, Henke-Wommack and Fox had agreed to meet, and Henke-Wommack intended to rob Fox. After the shooting, Henke-Wommack fled the scene on foot and remained at large until he was found by U.S. Marshals in Schertz on December 10, 2019. Henke-Wommack was taken into custody without incident on an unrelated parole violation charge and was later served with an arrest warrant for Fox's murder.
Henke-Wommack was charged with capital murder because the murder occurred during the commission of a robbery. He was held in lieu of a $250,000 bond and faced serious legal consequences for his actions. The case highlighted the dangers of meeting strangers and the potential for violence in such situations. The New Braunfels Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force worked together to bring Henke-Wommack to justice.
The tragic death of Stephan Fox and the subsequent arrest of Koever Henke-Wommack underscore the importance of community safety and the efforts of law enforcement to protect citizens. The case also serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that violent crime can have on families and communities.
