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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.