PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Police are investigating after a retired firefighter was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in a Port Arthur neighborhood.
The deadly shooting happened at a home in the 8000 block of Tom Drive, according to a Port Arthur Police spokesperson.
The victim is a retired Port Arthur firefighter. 12News is not releasing the victim's name out of respect for the victim's family.
Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso told 12News the accused gunman is a former Beaumont police officer. The accused's name is not being released because at this time, no charges have been filed.
Police believe the incident began as an "altercation between two parties."
Justice of the Peace Marc DeRouen has ordered an autopsy. The victim was pronounced dead at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Crime scene tape could be seen stretched across the street near the home in a cul-de-sac off of Ridgewood Ave.
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This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.