BPD arrests teen suspected of murder

BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont police have arrested a suspect in the murder of 34-year-old Joshua Rogers.

On Monday, detectives obtained a murder warrant for Kuyler Jeanmard, 17, in connection with the June 4 killing of Joshua Rogers in the 4000 block of Oak Grove.

Around 7 p.m., Jeanmard was arrested with the assistance of ATF special agents and Beaumont police officers at 4800 BLK Concord Road.

On June 4, officers were dispatched to investigate a suspicious car shortly before 10:15 p.m., according to a statement from Beaumont police.

The neighborhood is just east of US Highway 69, near the intersection of US 69 and East Lucas Dr.

While officers were en route, they were told there may have been an accident and the driver was unresponsive, police said.

Upon arrival, officers attempted to help Rogers, but when EMS medics arrived, they pronounced him dead. Rogers was later found to have been shot, according to police.

Detectives arrived and spoke to residents in the area of ​​Oak Grove Pl and Haden Rd Tuesday evening.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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