Sheriff Brian Hawthorne provided an update on the incident that took place on July 27, 2024, at approximately 9:25 P.M. in the Cove area of Chambers County. Here is a rephrased version of the report:
– **Incident Details:**
– Deputies from the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office responded to an aggravated robbery at the TimeMax convenience store on 16160 East IH-10 frontage road following reports of the incident.
– Ginny Bagby, a store clerk, sustained a critical gunshot wound during the robbery.
– Despite immediate CPR efforts by EMS and deputies, Ginny Bagby was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where she tragically succumbed to her injuries.
– **Suspect Apprehension:**
– Following witness information provided by a customer present during the robbery, deputies swiftly located the suspect’s vehicle.
– A brief vehicle pursuit ensued, leading to the arrest of the driver, identified as Todd Carter from the Houston area.
– **Investigation and Legal Proceedings:**
– Detectives from the Criminal Investigation division and the Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene to gather evidence.
– Todd Carter was booked into the Chambers County Jail for Capital Murder and is being held without bond by Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Blake Sylvia.
– The investigation is ongoing, with detectives collaborating with other agencies to determine if additional crimes occurred beyond their jurisdiction.
– **Gratitude and Cooperation:**
– Sheriff Hawthorne expressed gratitude to the witnesses, including those from Beaumont, who assisted in the investigation despite being outside the jurisdiction.
This serves as an overview of the recent developments in the case, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the community in seeking justice for the tragic events that unfolded at the TimeMax convenience store.