BEAUMONT, Texas — A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a store clerk during an Aggravated Robbery in Beaumont, Texas. The incident occurred at the Kris Food Mart and resulted in the death of 34-year-old clerk Sheikh Abir-Hossain. The suspect, Keandre Robinson, was apprehended only hours after the killing and has been charged with murder.
According to Officer Haley Morrow, another suspect is still at large, and police are actively seeking their whereabouts. Surveillance footage from the store shows the second suspect armed with a handgun, and police are urging the public to come forward with any information that may lead to their arrest.
Detectives have obtained surveillance footage showing the suspects entering the store, and according to Officer Morrow, the arrest of Robinson was made possible through excellent police work and tips from the public. The police are still urging anyone with information to come forward and are offering anonymity and a cash reward through Crime Stoppers.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock, as the beloved clerk was senselessly killed during the robbery. The arrest of one suspect brings some closure to the case, but police are determined to locate the second suspect and bring them to justice. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Beaumont Police at 409-832-1234 or submit a tip to Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477).
The city of Beaumont and the surrounding community are mourning the loss of Sheikh Abir-Hossain, and the community is coming together to support the authorities in their search for the second suspect. The arrest of Robinson is a step towards justice, but the investigation is ongoing as the police work to bring closure to this tragic event.