Crime
Branderious McShan Arrested in Connection with Shooting in Meridian High School Parking Lot
A shooting incident occurred near Meridian High School on Tuesday morning, prompting a temporary lockdown of the school.
One individual, identified as Branderious McShan, has been arrested in connection with the crime. Police believe the shooting was targeted towards a specific vehicle parked on school grounds.
Fortunately, no students or staff were injured during the incident. The school was briefly placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure but resumed normal operations after the situation was deemed safe.
Law enforcement authorities are actively searching for an additional suspect who fled the scene on foot.
The Meridian Public School District has assured parents and the community that the safety of students and staff remains a top priority.
Crime
17-Year-Old Giovanni Coleman Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Deshawndrey Bowman in Beaumont
Beaumont, Texas – The Beaumont Police Department has announced the arrest of 17-year-old Giovanni Coleman in connection with the city’s second homicide of 2025.
The arrest is linked to a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday night, approximately two weeks ago.
The victim, identified as Deshawndrey Bowman, 24, of Beaumont, was discovered with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle near the intersection of Brooklyn Street and Madison Avenue on the city’s south side.
Emergency responders transported Bowman to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in critical condition.
Despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries early Monday morning, according to Jefferson County Precinct One Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr.
Judge Collins has ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death as part of the ongoing investigation.
The Beaumont Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact Beaumont Police Detectives at 409-832-1234. All tips will be treated confidentially.