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Bond set at $750K for man charged in 'brutal cold-blooded' murder of Ebonie Gilbert

Police arrested 21-year-old-D'corey Bershard Shillow after his family turned him into the police station to be questioned.

BEAUMONT, Texas — The 21-year-old Beaumont man charged in the brutal shooting death of Ebonie Gilbert is being held on a $750,000 bond, according to inmate records at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

Police arrested D'corey Bershard Shillow after his family turned him into the police station yesterday to be questioned, according to Beaumont Police Public Information Officer Sergeant Tom Swope.

After being interviewed by homicide detectives, Shillow was placed under arrest for the murder of 39-year-old Ebonie Gilbert.

Sergeant Swope confirmed to 12News that Shillow is one of three suspects.

Police began 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 Gilbert dead inside of her home.

After further investigation, Beaumont police detectives uncovered the events which lead to Gilbert's death on her Ring Doorbell camera according to Sergeant 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.

Credit: 12News

According to call logs, Beaumont Police received three calls from 2:47 p.m. to 2:49 p.m. An ID call, an unconscious person call, and 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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