Update: July 8, 2020 - According to the East Texas Center for the Missing, the suspect in this investigation, Zenas Montre Whitaker, was located in Alto, Tx by Cherokee County Sheriff's office and is in custody.

July 9, 2020 - ALERT: Crews will apply a fog seal tomorrow through Saturday on SH 7 in Shelby County from Mount Herman to US 96. All lanes will be treated and motorists should expect alternating lane closures from 7 am to 7 pm each day.

July 9, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:30am on Thursday, July 9, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 3 new cases and the total to 288 cumulative cases of COVID-19.

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, 4 new recovery was reported bringing the total to 238 recoveries. Shelby County has 40 active cases and the death count is 10 for COVID-19. (The state's COVID-19 dashboard did reflect 11 deaths for Shelby County on July 8th)

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

(Left, middle photos) Zimia Ann Whitaker and (right photo) Zenas Montre Whitaker

July 7, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:30am on Monday, July 7, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 1 new cases raising the total to 285 cumulative cases of COVID-19.

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, no new recoveries were reported bringing the total to 233 recoveries. Shelby County has 42 active cases and the death count is 10 for COVID-19.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

Active Cases in each zip code: (Change in Data)