Cedric Carter, a 38-year-old man from Beaumont, Texas, died of a gunshot wound on July 20, 2019. He was found inside a home in the 5100 block of Oriole Drive suffering from the injury and later died at a Beaumont hospital. Police responded after a 911 call reporting shots fired around 11:28 p.m.

Officers found Carter’s car running in the street and a trail of blood leading into the residence. Detectives returned to the neighborhood to interview neighbors as they worked to piece together events; the circumstances around the shooting were described as unclear and the investigation was ongoing. No arrests or suspects have been named in connection with his death.

If anyone in the Beaumont area remembers seeing activity on Oriole Drive that night or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with local authorities.