Clovis police investigating after 28-year-old found dead; 1 arrested, faces murder charge
CLOVIS, N.M. — The Clovis Police Department released information about an ongoing homicide investigation after a woman was found dead.
According to a news release from the Office of Roy Rice, Interim Chief of Police for Clovis, on Wednesday, at about 9:45 p.m., officers with the Clovis Police Department were dispatched to 201 N Main St. for a report of shots fired. On arrival to the apartments, which are located across the street from the old Hotel Clovis, officers found a woman's body inside an apartment. No suspect was located.
The woman was later identified as Kelsey Ladawn Cash, 28, who died from gunshot wounds.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit with the Clovis Police Department’s Patrol Division and Special Operations Unit worked to identify any witnesses and person(s) involved with this crime. Based on this investigation, Adrian Chavez, 26, was identified as a suspect in this incident. At about 3:30 a.m., Chavez was arrested and charged with one count of murder. Chavez was taken to the Curry County Adult Detention Center, where he was booked.
Members of the Major Crimes Unit with the Clovis Police Department’s Patrol Division and Special Operations Unit are still investigating this incident.
The Clovis Police Department requests that any person having information related to this incident contact the police at 575-769-1921. Information can also be provided anonymously by using the Clovis Police Department’s tip411 program which can be accessed by going to www.police.cityofclovis.org. Anonymous tips can also be provided to the Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Clovis police investigating homicide after woman found dead
