Crime
Beaumont Police Arrest Travon Alexander in Fatal Shooting of Joel Jenkins Following Dominoes Dispute
Beaumont, TX — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting that reportedly stemmed from an argument during a dominoes game, according to Officer Haley Morrow of the Beaumont Police Department.
The suspect, identified as Travon Alexander, was taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Joel Jenkins.
The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in the 1400 block of Prairie Avenue, located off Avenue A in Beaumont.
According to police, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the scene and located the victim with gunshot wounds.
Jenkins was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.
“Through witness statements and rapid investigative efforts, detectives were able to identify and arrest 30-year-old Travon Alexander for the shooting,” Beaumont Police said in an official statement.
Following his arrest, Alexander was interviewed by detectives and later transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he remains in custody.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting remains ongoing.
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.