Teen charged with murder in fentanyl-related death of Odessa man

Teen charged with murder in fentanyl-related death of Odessa man

Odessa, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Odessa Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old in connection with the fentanyl-related death of a 19-year-old man earlier this year. Kaden Welch has been charged with Murder, a first-degree felony, following a months-long investigation that began in early May. According to the Odessa Police Department, officers responded to a medical call on May 2 in the 1300 block of Sunset. There, they found a 19-year-old mal…

Odessa teenager charged with murder in fentanyl-related death

ODESSA, Texas — A 17-year-old from Odessa has been charged with murder in connection to a death that occurred in May, according to the Odessa Police Department. Kaden Welch faces a "1st Degree Felony" charge after an investigation linked him…

Teen Charged With Murder in Odessa Fentanyl Death

ODESSA, TX – A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection to a 19-year-old man’s fentanyl-related death in May, Odessa police said Tuesday. Kaden Welch, 17, is charged with first-degree felony murder. Police said Welch was already in custody on unrelated charges when the murder warrant was obtained. Learn More Here.

Odessa Teen Charged With Murder After Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

Odessa Police have arrested 17-year-old Kaden Welch in connection to the fentanyl-related death of a 19-year-old man in May. Welch has been formally charged with Murder, a first-degree felony. On May 2, 2025, officers responded to a medical call in the 1300 block of Sunset, where they found the 19-year-old male unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital but was later pronounced deceased on May 13. Detectives obtained a search warrant f…