PORT ARTHUR, TX – On December 19, 2023, at approximately 11:48 pm, the Port Arthur Police Department responded to a shooting incident at Cedar Ridge Apartments at 7617 9th Avenue. A 70-year-old female victim was found with a gunshot wound to her abdomen.
Incident Details:
- Date and Time: December 19, 2023, around 11:48 pm
- Location: Cedar Ridge Apartments, 7617 9th Avenue
- Nature of Incident: Shooting with a 70-year-old female victim struck by a projectile while sleeping in her apartment
Description of Suspect:
- Male subject
- Dark-colored hooded sweatshirt
- White pants
Investigation Details:
- Video surveillance revealed the male suspect discharging a firearm in the direction of the victim’s apartment.
- Investigators believe the injured victim was not the intended target.
Call for Assistance: Authorities are urging anyone in the area to check their security cameras for December 19, 2023, from 11:00 pm through 11:45 pm for any footage of the described suspect. If you have information about the identity of the suspect, please get in touch with the Port Arthur Police Department at 409-983-8600 or reach out to Detective Cousins at 409-983-8646.
The Port Arthur Police Department appreciates the community’s cooperation in providing information about this shooting incident. Residents are encouraged to share this information to enhance awareness and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address criminal activities in the area.
enhance awareness and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address criminal activities in the area.
