On May 3, 2022 at 11:56 p.m., Officers responded to Lamar Landing, located at 3580 S MLK, in reference to reports of multiple gun shots and possible victims. Upon arrival Officers located two shooting victims. Three additional victims showed up at Baptist Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers were advised that a group of people were inside the apartment when an unknown person(s) began shooting through the apartment window. One of the victims, a 30 year old female from Port Arthur, is in critical condition. The other four victims have non-life threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed one or more of the people in the apartment were possibly the target and the incident does not appear to be random.
Investigators are asking that residents at Lamar Landing and the surrounding areas, including E. Church St., check their surveillance cameras for activity that may be related to the incident.
If you were in the area and witnessed anything or have information about the suspects, contact the Beaumont Police Department-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.
