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.
CHICAGO — A 37-year-old Chicago photographer was fatally shot Sunday night in the West Pullman neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was identified as Troy Hollingsworth, owner of PolaBear Red Filmz.
Police said Hollingsworth was seated inside his Nissan Maxima in the 100 block of East 118th Place at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, when an unknown individual opened fire.
Hollingsworth was struck multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities confirmed.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Additional details have not been released as the investigation remains ongoing.