Baytown Police Department arrests 28-year-old Angelica Chavez of Baytown. Chavez is charged with Manslaughter. On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Baytown Police officers were dispatched to the 5100 block of Cinnamon Lane in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male who appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound. Officers immediately began rendering aid until EMS arrived. The male was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Jaron Collins of Baytown.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the neighbors, a male victim and a female suspect, were involved in a verbal altercation while standing in the middle of the street. During the altercation, the female suspect produced a firearm and shot the male victim. Following the shooting, the suspect entered her residence.
SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) responded to the scene. After some time, the female suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident.
Baytown Police Chief John Stringer stated, Any loss of life resulting from violence is tragic, and our thoughts are with those affected by this incident. Our officers responded quickly, rendered aid, and worked to safely bring the situation to a resolution. We remain committed to thoroughly investigating incidents of violence and holding those responsible accountable.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and Crime Scene personnel responded to the scene and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.