Crime
Woman killed after family violence shooting in Beaumont
Beaumont, Texas — Authorities in Beaumont are investigating a tragic incident of family violence that resulted in the death of a woman on Sunday evening. The case is now being treated as a family violence homicide.
At approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday, Beaumont police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 4300 block of Fonville Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman suffering from critical injuries.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
As of now, law enforcement has not released further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting or any potential suspects involved.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
If you have information related to this incident, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and individuals providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
To submit a tip, call (409) 833-TIPS (8477) or visit the Crime Stoppers website.
This tragic event highlights the serious and often devastating consequences of family violence. Beaumont police are committed to ensuring justice for the victim and providing support to the community as they work to bring closure to this case. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.