Crime
24-year-old Deshawndrey Bowman killed in Beaumont shooting
Beaumont, TX – The Beaumont Police Department is actively investigating a Friday night shooting that has now been classified as a homicide, marking the city’s second homicide of 2025.
The victim, identified as 24-year-old Deshawndrey Bowman, succumbed to his injuries early Monday morning at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital. Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr. has ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
The incident occurred on Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 6:44 p.m., when officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Brooklyn and Madison.
Upon arrival, they discovered Bowman inside a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but tragically passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Beaumont Police detectives are conducting a thorough investigation and are urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Beaumont Police Department at (409) 832-1234.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips through Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers by calling (409) 833-TIPS (8477), using the P3 Tips App on their smartphone, or visiting the Crime Stoppers website at www.833TIPS.com.
Those providing information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.