On November 29, 2023, 19-year-old Jerry Buddy Shawn Worsham Jr. was shot and killed during a reported domestic disturbance at a residence on the 100 block of Orchard Street in Kempner, Texas. Officers found Worsham with no signs of life; he was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy was ordered. The Kempner Police Department, with help from the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers, investigated the incident and at first described it as isolated and not an ongoing threat.

Two days later, on December 1, 2023, 21-year-old Timothy Wayne Chaudin was arrested and charged in connection with Worsham’s death; the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the arrest. Worsham, born December 19, 2003, was remembered for his love of fishing, cars, and motorcycles and for spending time with family and friends. Visitation took place December 9, 2023, at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, followed by graveside services at Oak Hill Cemetery.

If anyone knew Jerry or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.