On April 21, 2023, at about 7:20 p.m., deputies responded to a reported shooting in the Bonita Point subdivision near Gun Barrel City, Texas, and found 25-year-old Alexis Deanne Garoutte slumped over in a truck with a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, Garoutte was pronounced dead at the scene. She was born March 12, 1998, and lived in Mabank, Texas; she is survived by her mother Tara Castro, sister Brooke Lyn Garoutte, and two sons Jayden Dean Farrell and Jaxson Dean Murrow. Authorities identified 32-year-old Chaz White of Mabank in the investigation.

On May 15, 2023, the Henderson County Tactical Team executed search and arrest warrants at White’s residence in the Bonita Point area and arrested him; he was charged with murder in connection with Garoutte’s death. Deputies reported finding several firearms, methamphetamine, heroin, and a large quantity of fentanyl during the search. Further developments include a murder charge filed against White’s wife. A Celebration of Life Memorial was held April 30, 2023, at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.

Does anyone have information about Alexis, her movements that evening, or witnesses in the Bonita Point area?