Richard Shillow, a 31-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on March 27, 2022, at the Virginia Estate Apartments in Beaumont, Texas. He was found next to a red Cadillac with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and died after being taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Investigators say two men approached Shillow and one was armed; both opened fire. Surveillance footage captured the suspects’ vehicle, described as a stolen GMC, and police linked it to the theft after finding a cell phone left in the car. Five people were arrested in connection with the murder. Among them, Kaylon Johnson, 16 at the time, pled guilty and received 25 years; Charles Verdine Jr., 19, pled guilty and was sentenced to 35 years; and Ronald Babino Jr., 23, received 22 years. Three other suspects were juveniles who have not been cooperating.

Shillow’s family described him as a loving father to a 2-year-old and a newborn and recalled his generosity. The community held a balloon release in his memory. Did anyone in Beaumont have information about Shillow’s movements that night or the events at Virginia Estate Apartments?