Joseph Boudreaux, 25, of Port Arthur, Texas, was shot multiple times at the Avery Trace Apartments around 12:30 p.m. on March 16, 2018 and died later that day. Several people witnessed the shooting, and investigators identified a suspect quickly.

Walter Steven Jones, 20, was arrested on March 19, 2018 after witnesses identified him as the shooter. An arrest warrant was issued and bond was set at $1 million. Reports say Jones was later found guilty of murder for the shooting and was sentenced to 30 years in prison; the jury relied heavily on witness testimony while the defense criticized the investigation.

The community was deeply affected by Boudreaux’s death. If anyone witnessed the shooting at Avery Trace Apartments or has information that wasn’t shared with investigators, please come forward.