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53-year-old Beaumont man dead after fatal Wednesday morning shooting

According to police, a witness described the suspect in connection to the fatal shooting as a 5'10, Black male with dreadlocks.

BEAUMONT, Texas — Officers with the Beaumont Police Department are reaching out to the Southeast Texas community for information about a man who was shot dead in a Wednesday morning homicide.

A fatal shooting that happened early Wednesday morning left 53-year-old Claude McField dead. 

Beaumont police responded to a call in reference to a shooting on Wednesday, June 16 at 2:46 a.m., in the 4400 block of Magnolia St., in Beaumont, Texas. 

When officers arrived, they found the victim in the middle of the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. 

When Beaumont emergency medical services arrived, the victim was pronounced deceased. 

The victim has been identified as Beaumont resident, Claude McField, 53.

Information gathered from the scene by investigators described a black sedan, possibly a Honda, leaving at a high speed after the homicide.

Officers with the Beaumont Police Department are now reaching out to the Southeast Texas community for information about the Wednesday homicide.

They want to know what he has been up to over the past couple of days, who his friends are and any other information that may be helpful into the investigation.

Police are asking residents with surveillance near the 4400 block of Magnolia St. to take a look at their footage between the hours of 2 a.m.- 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Anyone with information can call the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234 or submit a tip through Crime Stoppers.

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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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From a Beaumont Police Department Press release:

Beaumont Police Investigating Homicide - 4400 Magnolia

On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:46 a.m., Beaumont Police responded to the 4400 block of Magnolia in reference to a victim of a shooting. When Officers arrived, they located the victim in the middle of the roadway suffering from gun shot wounds. Beaumont EMS arrived and pronounced the victim deceased. He has been identified as Claude McField, a 53 year old Beaumont resident.
Information obtained from a witness describes the suspect as a black male, approximately 5’10 with dreadlocks wearing all black clothing. Anyone with information related to the victim or the crime is asked to call Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (3477). The investigation is on-going.

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