One of the kids had been shot, so she was nervous and scared and she wanted to come home, said Williams. Police received a call of shots fired some time Wednesday afternoon, prompting Port Arthur Independent School District to lock down nearby Washington Elementary School. An armed customer witnessing a robbery at a Texas fried chicken restaurant last week sprang into action fatally shooting one gun-toting suspect and wounding the other, reports said. They sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Chief Tim Duriso said the shooting, which happened in the parking lot of Louis Manor Apartments, was not a random act. The wild scene unfolded at Churchs Chicken in Port Arthur at about 8:45 p.m. Friday, KDFM reported. Jorge Ramos is the sports and breaking news reporter for the Beaumont Enterprise. PORT ARTHUR, Texas A Port Arthur man accused of an ambush and shooting in a Port Arthur neighborhood has been indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury. PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- A gunman herded two women employees into savings and loan association vault Tuesday, killing them and fleeing with an undetermined amount of money. No arrests had been made as of Thursday afternoon, he said. Port Arthur PD arrived to the 4000 block of Highway 365 after receiving the report of a shooting outside of the Avery Trace Apartments. A police statement today said a man identified only as Jefferson County resident had been arrested in the case and was being held in lieu of $200,000 bond. Published 2:15 pm Thursday, March 2, 2023. The incident occurred in the 800 block of San Jacinto Avenue. They said he then went inside, and that's when police were called. PORT ARTHUR, TX 3 DAYS AGO Comment Share Duriso said arriving officers secured the scene and located evidence. Assualt W/Deadly Weapon. 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Port Arthur Police Department receives mobile graphics for patrol vehicles. Yordi Barthelmy, 23, of Kerns, Texas, was charged with. Justice of the Peace Marc DeRouen has ordered an autopsy. At least $5,000 was taken in the robbery, police said. A shooting in Port Arthur sent two teens to the hospital with gunshot wounds Thursday afternoon, according to Port Arthur Police Detective Sadie Guedry. UPDATE: Justice of the Peace orders autopsy. The age of the victim was not available as of 2 p.m. Thursday. No suspects or leads were released by Port Arthur PD. The Texas Rangers are investigating a use of force incident involving the Port Arthur Police Department Thursday morning that resulted in a death. Investigators with the Port Arthur Police Department are working the scene at Louis Manor Apartments after responding to a report of a shooting. Port Arthur police are not getting full cooperation from witnesses in regards to the Wednesday shooting of a Port Arthur man, Chief Tim Duriso said. RELATED: Port Arthur police reporting Thursday shooting The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the 500 block of Dallas Avenue. KFDM/6 News on Fox's Kaily Cunningham spoke with residents who say the violence in the area has become too much to handle. He was located and arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to a Port Arthur Police news release. Duriso said the shooting was not a drive-by. A victim was initially listed in critical condition, he said. He stared at the body of a man. It happened at the Villa Main Apartments just after 11 p.m. Friday. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., discusses the tragic shooting at Michigan State University . Bob Roby, 53 years old, from Pleasanton, Texas was killed on August 6, 2018. Example video title will go here for this video. This is a developing story. Tips are anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward. Police found two men suffering. Charles Knatt turned. Duriso said the shooting was not a drive-by. Officer Paul Aaron Emerson began his career with the Port Arthur Police Department on March 13, 1962. Groves City Marshal Norman Reynolds Jr. said shots were fired shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot of McDonald's on Twin City Highway. Port Arthur Police Department officers were called to a shooting at 1:10 p.m. Thursday in the 8000 block of Tom Drive. Published 4:46 pm Wednesday, March 1, 2023, PAPD Chief Tim Duriso at the scene of a shooting at Louis Manor Apartments. An arrest warrant has been issued for a 15-year-old teenager following a fatal shooting in Port Arthur on Saturday morning. When officers got to the scene, they found a 47-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to a Port Arthur Police Department release. This is the woman determined to change lives, reputations at Louis Manor Trust Apartments, PHOTO GALLERY Area leaders reflect on Golden Triangle Days, bring local message to Austin, Heritage Festival volunteer extraordinaire Grace Baber talks importance of annual event, Nederland Police Department arrests & responses Feb. 20-26. Police said one vehicle was hit with gunfire, and investigators believe a GMC Envoy is the suspect vehicle. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of Jefferson Drive around 4:15 p.m. This incident is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Port Arthur Police Department. Port Arthur PD arrived to the 4000 block of. As of Thursday the victim was listed in stable condition. The victim was sent to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, where he died. 12News is not releasing the victim's name out of respect for the victim's family. While officers were at the scene they were notified by The Medical Center of Southeast Texas of the arrival of a shooting victim. If you have information aboutacrime you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000 by providing an ANONYMOUS tip toCrime Stoppers of Southeast Texas. Teller Diana Joy Jackson, 23, of Port Neches, was shot in the back and died at Park Place Hospital, said hospital spokeswoman Gayle Yarbrough. AUSTIN, Texas The Austin Police Department is investigating multiple deadly shootings that happened in a span of less than 24 hours. 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The victim told officers he remote-started his truck from his home before leaving for work at 4:30 a.m. 'Disturbing and alarming' : Beaumont man accused of following, propositioning women in Calder Terrace neighborhood facing multiple charges, After radiation exposure deteriorated his body, veteran starts non-profit offering others affordable holistic care, DFW storms: Damage reported throughout North Texas area during severe weather, Police: Armed bystander shot and killed Greenwood Park Mall shooter in just 15 seconds, Some Port Arthur residents may have 'little to no' water pressure for the next few hours, Port Arthur man accused of hitting, killing Beaumont officer in 2020 wreck set to stand trial soon. The deadly shooting happened at a home in the 8000 block of Tom Drive, according to a Port Arthur Police spokesperson. Police identified one suspect as Jose Cortez, 17. A few minutes later the gunman announced the holdup and rifled three cash drawers before signaling for the two women to join him in the lobby and taking them to the vault area, investigators told the newspaper. Investigators speculated he couldnt figure out how to extract the tape cartridge, the Enterprise reported. 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The call of the shooting earlier this weekpromoted Port Arthur Independent School District to lock-down nearby Washington Elementary School. July 17, 1985 PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) _ A gunman spent 10 minutes chatting with a savings and loan employee before announcing a holdup and taking that woman and a teller to a vault, where they were found shot to death, according to a published report. Investigators say Marcus Freeman suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Multiple officers responded and located two subjects that had been shot. (Mary Meaux/The News), Officials investigate a shooting Wednesday at Louis Manor Apartments. Officers arrived at the scene and collected evidence and are working to determine if there had been a disturbance of some kind, Duriso said. The Texas Rangers are investigating a use of force incident involving the Port Arthur Police Department Thursday morning that resulted in a death. It was the country's worst mass murder, and it led to stricter gun controls, notably a near ban on all fully automatic or semiautomatic firearms. The two teens who were shot have been identified as males. We dont know the cause or the motive, Duriso said. Police are asking for doorbell video, or video of any kind from that night to assist in the investigation. PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) _ A gunman spent 10 minutes chatting with a savings and loan employee before announcing a holdup and taking that woman and a teller to a vault, where they were found shot to death, according to a published report. on your mobile device to submit your tip anonymously. Two men shot just hours apart in NYC: police An armed customer witnessing a robbery at a Texas fried chicken restaurant last week sprang into action fatally shooting one gun-toting suspect. Police Chief Tim Duriso said the department received a call regarding shots fired near the time they also received a call about a gunshot victim arriving at a nearby hospital. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition. Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso tells 12News officers were working a shooting at Louis Manor Apartments, located at 1300 Joe Louis Avenue nearby the elementary school. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), This is the woman determined to change lives, reputations at Louis Manor Trust Apartments, PHOTO GALLERY Area leaders reflect on Golden Triangle Days, bring local message to Austin, Heritage Festival volunteer extraordinaire Grace Baber talks importance of annual event, Nederland Police Department arrests & responses Feb. 20-26.