Joel Jenkins, a 33-year-old man from Beaumont, Texas, was fatally shot in the early hours of May 13, 2025. Police say the shooting happened at a residence on the 1400 block of Prairie Avenue after an argument during a game of dominoes; officers arrived about 1:05 a.m. and found Jenkins with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities identified 30-year-old Travon Alexander as the primary suspect, arrested him, and charged him with murder. An affidavit states Alexander confessed to firing four or five times. Investigators recovered an AK-47 rifle and multiple 7.62 caliber shell casings. Bond was set at $1 million with conditions including GPS monitoring, home confinement, and no contact with the victim’s family. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the altercation or was at the home that night, please share what you know with investigators.