Chazton Roshun Jones, a 23-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically died on November 26, 2016, from multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred at 3109 Chimira Lane around 12:15 a.m., when Jones was in the driveway of the residence. According to witnesses, a black Chevrolet Impala, occupied by multiple people, drove eastbound on Chimira Lane and fired indiscriminately at the group of people in the driveway and a nearby residence.
Jones was the only individual reported to have been struck. He was transported by a private vehicle to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, led by Sergeant A. Turner and Senior Police Officer J. Nguyen, launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. The investigation revealed that the driver of the Impala continued eastbound on Chimira Lane toward Buffum Street after the shooting. The police urged anyone with information on the case to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
Despite the investigation, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with Chazton Roshun Jones's death. The case remains open, and the Houston Police Department continues to seek information from the public to bring those responsible to justice.
The loss of Chazton Roshun Jones, a young African American male, has left a lasting impact on his family, friends, and the community. His funeral was held on December 10, 2016, at Windsor Village Church in Houston, followed by interment at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Oakwood, Texas.
