ORANGE, Texas — Detectives with the Orange Police Department are asking for the public's help after a man was found dead in a truck on a highway in Orange.
Orange Police responded to Interstate 10 just east of Highway 62 after receiving a call about a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The call came in around 10:30 a.m.
Police found the body of 28-year-old Chase James Miller, of Orange, inside of a dark gray Dodge truck that was parked on the outside eastbound shoulder. Judge Stagner pronounced Miller dead at the scene.
The investigation is being treated as a homicide.
Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. to check security cameras or their vehicle's dash camera for footage.
Miller's funeral will be on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. A burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial off Highway 87 towards Bridge City.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. for immediate family. According to the GoFundMe, Miller leaves behind, "four wonderful boys."
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From an Orange Police Department:
On Saturday, June 25, 2022, at about 10:30 a.m., Officers were dispatched to Interstate 10 just east of Highway 62, Orange, Texas in reference to a white male with a gunshot wound. The victim was identified at the scene as Chase James Miller (date of birth 10/13/1993) of Orange. The City of Orange Police Department is actively investigating this incident. If you have information about this crime, call the Orange Police Department at 409-883-1026 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477), online at 833TIPS.com or download the P3 TIPS app. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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