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24-year-old Deshawndrey Bowman killed in Beaumont shooting

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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.

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.

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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.

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2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

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The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.

Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.

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Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.

Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.

News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.

The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.

Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.

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Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.


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