Beaumont police are investigating a shooting. The victim told police he was in the area
of Shamrock and Tilson last night looking for a place to purchase gas when he was
approached by a man demanding money at gunpoint. The suspect shot the victim in the
chest and fled on foot. The victim was able to run to the 1500 block of Sabine Pass where
a resident called police. The victim was transported to the hospital with what is believed
to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Anyone with any information is asked to
call Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS.