BEAUMONT, Texas – A shooting in the 6500 block of Bigner Road near West Beulah Baptist Church left one person dead and two others injured late Saturday night, Beaumont police reported. The incident occurred around 11:33 p.m. during a “trail ride” event, with approximately 1,000 attendees present, according to officers at the scene.
Upon their arrival, law enforcement had to navigate through the large crowd to reach the victims. Emergency medical services were unable to access the injured parties by vehicle, necessitating officials to carry them through the crowd. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, another was in critical condition, and the third sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the triple shooting to contact Beaumont police at 409-832-1234, or to submit a tip to Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477). The investigation into the incident continues as the community mourns the loss and hopes for the recovery of the injured individuals.