Crime
17-Year-Old Giovanni Coleman Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Deshawndrey Bowman in Beaumont
Beaumont, Texas – The Beaumont Police Department has announced the arrest of 17-year-old Giovanni Coleman in connection with the city’s second homicide of 2025.
The arrest is linked to a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday night, approximately two weeks ago.
The victim, identified as Deshawndrey Bowman, 24, of Beaumont, was discovered with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle near the intersection of Brooklyn Street and Madison Avenue on the city’s south side.
Emergency responders transported Bowman to CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital in critical condition.
Despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries early Monday morning, according to Jefferson County Precinct One Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr.
Judge Collins has ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death as part of the ongoing investigation.
The Beaumont Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact Beaumont Police Detectives at 409-832-1234. All tips will be treated confidentially.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.