PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur Police have a 15-year-old suspect in custody after a Saturday shooting at an area apartment complex claimed the life of a 26-year-old man.
The deadly shooting happened at the Avery Trace Apartments. Police responded to the 4100 block of FM 365 after receiving a call about a shooting shortly after 9 a.m.
When officers got to the scene, they found a victim who had been shot. That victim was later identified as Quarderious Jordan, a Port Arthur resident, according to a Port Arthur Police Department release.
Justice of the Peace Marc DeRouen pronounced Jordan dead at the scene.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From a Port Arthur Police Department release:
The juvenile suspect is not in custody, but has an active warrant for his arrest.
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On 9/10/22 at approximately 9:05am, Officers responded to 4160 FM 365 at Avery Trace Apartments in reference to shooting. When Officers arrived, they located a single gunshot victim. The victim was pronounced deceased as a result of his injuries by Judge DeRouen. Detectives were able to gather information that led to the identity of the shooter. The suspect was identified as a 15-year-old male black. The victim was identified as Quarderious Jordan, a Port Arthur resident. This case is under investigation by the Port Arthur Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division.
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