The two homicide victims from the incident in the 1800 block of Elgie have been identified and next of kin notifications have been made.
Ahmad Hayden- 32 year old Beaumont man
Roven Dotson- 31 year old Beaumont man
The investigation is ongoing and investigators do know the incident was not random.
On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:16 AM, Officers responded to the 1800 block of Elgie in reference to a victim of a shooting.
The preliminary investigation revealed several people were at the residence when a group unknown black males committed a home invasion. During the incident, witnesses advised gunfire was exchanged. One person in the residence was shot and pronounced deceased on scene. Another shooting victim was transported to the hospital by EMS and later died.
The suspects fled the scene before officers arrived.
At this time, the investigation is ongoing and investigators are still interviewing witnesses.
If you have information about this investigation, 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.
