A robbery on Park Street in Beaumont ended with one suspect accidentally injuring himself with a gun, and police say they've now arrested one of the three juveniles believed to be involved. The incident was reported just after 11 p.m. in the 4900 block of Park Street, and investigators are treating it as an aggravated robbery.
According to 12News Now, Beaumont police say a juvenile was suspected of participating in the robbery and was accidentally injured when a gun went off while the crime was still underway. The outlet reports that police believe three juveniles in total were involved, though only one has been arrested so far.
Beaumont Police Department spokesperson Officer Haley Morrow confirmed the self-inflicted shooting to the station, saying it happened while the robbery was in progress. Police have not confirmed whether the other two suspected juveniles have been located, and the department told the outlet it had no additional information to release at the time.
What Happens Next in the Investigation
The case is still active, and Beaumont police have not released details on the arrested teen's identity, age, or formal charges beyond characterizing the case as an aggravated robbery. Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for anonymous tips that help investigators, with tips accepted by calling 833-TIPS (8477) or through the P3Tips app.
Other Beaumont Robbery Cases
In a separate case, KFDM reported that police arrested a 17-year-old linked to a robbery and shooting of another teenager at Roberts Park, with that suspect facing charges of aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony.
Another Beaumont case reported in February involved 17-year-old Brenden Earnest, who was charged with aggravated robbery while police searched for two additional suspects, ages 15 and 16, who had outstanding warrants for aggravated robbery, according to KFDM. A separate report from the Examiner described Beaumont police searching for three men accused of robbing someone at gunpoint on October 15 in the 3300 block of McHale.
For now, the Park Street case remains open, with two suspected juveniles still unaccounted for and police relying on the public for tips that could move the investigation forward.
