Javien Dominic Bilbo, a 22-year-old Black male from Orange, Texas, tragically lost his life on July 7, 2022. Bilbo was shot and killed inside a residence located on the 400 block of Cypress Avenue. The Orange Police Department responded to a call about a gunshot victim at around 10:40 p.m. that night. Upon arrival, officers discovered Bilbo with a gunshot wound, and despite immediate medical attention from Acadian Ambulance, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into
Bilbo's death led to the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile, who was charged with manslaughter. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into a juvenile detention center. The Orange Police Department continued to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward. They emphasized that all tips could be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas, with the possibility of a monetary reward for valuable information.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities are actively seeking additional information to bring justice for Javien Dominic Bilbo. The community has been encouraged to assist in the investigation by providing any relevant details to the police or Crime Stoppers.
