Following the Homicide that occurred at 2250 W. Virginia on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7:28 p.m., BPD Detectives responded to the scene to begin the investigation. During the investigation, they were able to obtain surveillance video of the possible suspects and suspect vehicle. Later that evening at 11:30 p.m., a BPD Officer was flagged down at the Chevron gas station, located at 3090 W. Cardinal, in reference to an auto theft that had just occurred. During that investigation, video was obtained that showed the same suspects and suspect vehicle from the Homicide were also the suspects in the auto theft. The victim from the auto theft was able to track the stolen vehicle and BPD Officers intercepted it in the area of The Avenues. Upon seeing patrol units, the vehicle fled for a short time before stopping at The Woodlands apartment complex at 3150 W. Cardinal. The stolen vehicle was occupied by five black males, three of which fled on foot from the vehicle. BPD Officers quickly apprehended three of the suspects and with the assistance of BPD K9 the other two suspects were taken into custody a short time later. The suspects listed below were placed under arrest.
Ronald Demard Babino Jr., a 23 year old Port Arthur resident-charged with Murder (1,000,000 bond) (pictured below in navy blue)
Charles Jerome Verdine Jr., a 19 year old Beaumont resident- charged with Murder (1,000,000 bond) (pictured below in orange)
16 year old black male juvenile- charged with Murder
14 year old black male juvenile- charged with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon and Evading on Foot
14 year old black male juvenile- charged with Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon and Evading on Foot
The adults were transported to the Jefferson County Jail and the juveniles were transported to Minnie Rogers Juvenile Detention Center.
The Homicide victim has been identified as Richard Shillow, a 31 year old Beaumont resident.
The investigation is on-going, anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234. If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas: CALL-409-833-TIPS(8477), LOG ON to 833TIPS.com or use the P3 TIPS app and submit your tip using a smartphone or tablet. All tips to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas WILL remain anonymous and you MAY qualify for a cash reward.
**Original Press Release**
On Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7:28 p.m., Beaumont Police responded to a victim of shooting call at 2250 W. Virginia. Officers arrived and located the victim suffering from gunshots wounds. He was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. The victim’s name will not be released at this time pending proper notification of next of kin.
Detectives are in the early stages of the investigation and are seeking information about the identity of the gunman involved. Detectives have obtained two surveillance photos of possible Persons of Interests involved.
If you recognize the people in the photo or the vehicle on the Beaumont Police Facebook Page, contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234.
If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a possible cash reward, contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas: CALL-409-833-TIPS, LOG ON to 833TIPS.com or use the P3 TIPS app and submit your tip using a smartphone or tablet. All tips to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas WILL remain anonymous and you MAY qualify for a cash reward.
