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Man indicted, arrested in 2021 fatal shooting at Orange apartment complex
Trennis Termaine Chargois Jr. charged with murder in 2021 killing of John Wolford Flanagan
Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:04pm
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The Orange Police Department has announced the indictment and arrest of 32-year-old Trennis Termaine Chargois Jr. in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting of 33-year-old John Wolford Flanagan at the James Zay Apartment Complex in Orange, Texas. Chargois was taken into custody on March 12, 2026 after a grand jury returned an indictment for murder against him.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to investigate and bring to justice those responsible for violent crimes, even years after they occur. The fatal shooting at the apartment complex was a tragic incident that impacted the local community, and the arrest of the suspected perpetrator may provide some closure for Flanagan's family and loved ones.
The details
According to police, officers responded to a report of a man suffering from a gunshot wound at the James Zay Apartment Complex in Orange, Texas on October 7, 2021. The victim, John Wolford Flanagan, was transported to a hospital in Beaumont where he later died from his injuries. Detectives continued to investigate the case over the following years, and through their work, identified Trennis Termaine Chargois Jr. as a suspect. The case was then presented to an Orange County grand jury, which returned an indictment for murder against Chargois on March 11, 2026. Chargois was taken into custody the following day.
- On October 7, 2021, police responded to a report of a shooting at the James Zay Apartment Complex in Orange, Texas.
- John Wolford Flanagan was transported to a hospital in Beaumont, where he later died from his injuries.
- Detectives continued to investigate the case in the years following the shooting.
- On March 11, 2026, an Orange County grand jury returned an indictment for murder against Trennis Termaine Chargois Jr.
- Chargois was taken into custody on March 12, 2026.
The players
Trennis Termaine Chargois Jr.
A 32-year-old man who has been indicted and arrested for the murder of John Wolford Flanagan in 2021.
John Wolford Flanagan
A 33-year-old man who was fatally shot at the James Zay Apartment Complex in Orange, Texas in 2021.
Orange Police Department
The law enforcement agency that investigated the 2021 fatal shooting and ultimately arrested Trennis Termaine Chargois Jr. in connection with the crime.
What they’re saying
“This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to investigate and bring to justice those responsible for violent crimes, even years after they occur.”
— Sgt. Isaac T. Henry III, Orange Police Department
What’s next
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are encouraging anyone with information related to the case to contact the Orange Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division.
The takeaway
This arrest demonstrates the persistence of law enforcement in pursuing justice for victims of violent crimes, even when significant time has passed since the initial incident. It serves as a reminder that those responsible for such acts will ultimately be held accountable, no matter how long it takes.
