BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Police Department is investigating a murder on Bennett Road after receiving a call about a possible shooting victim Friday afternoon.
Beaumont Police first received a call about a possible shooting at the 3500 block of Bennett Road at around 3 p.m. where they found 39-year-old Ebonie Gilbert dead inside of her home.
After further investigation BPD detectives uncovered the events which lead to Gilbert's death on her Ring Doorbell camera according to Sergeant Tom Swope.
"Investigators on scene have uncovered video evidence from the homeowners ring doorbell camera that shows a brutal, cold-blooded killing," said Swope.
Swope says that Gilbert interrupted two men attempting to burglarize her car outside of her home at around 8 p.m. One of the men then shot her at close range before fleeing as Gilbert crawled back inside.
Gilbert reportedly attempted to call for help but was unable to before succumbing to her wounds.
The 12News crew at the scene witnessed multiple evidence markers outside of the house.
"We need the public's assistance identifying these killers," said Swope.
According to call logs, Beaumont Police received three calls from 2:47 p.m. to 2:49 p.m. An ID call, a call about someone being unconscious, and finally a call reporting a victim of a shooting.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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