BEAUMONT, Texas — Family members, friends, classmates, and community residents are mourning the tragic loss of Arin Antwine, a 17-year-old Beaumont teenager whose life was cut short following a shooting in the city’s South Park neighborhood.
According to the Beaumont Police Department, officers responded shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to reports of a shooting in the 4300 block of Ogden Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered three teenage victims suffering from gunshot wounds in the backyard of a residence. All three were transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. Arin Antwine was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. Two other victims, both 15 years old, survived and were treated for injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening.
The death of Arin Antwine has sent shockwaves throughout the Beaumont community, where loved ones are struggling to come to terms with the loss of a young life taken far too soon. Friends and family members have begun sharing condolences and memories as they remember a teenager whose future held promise and opportunity.
Investigators from the Beaumont Police Department are working alongside the Southeast Texas Violent Crime Taskforce as they continue to pursue leads and gather evidence. Authorities have not publicly announced any arrests or identified a suspect in connection with the shooting. Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact law enforcement or submit anonymous tips through Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers.
As the investigation continues, community members have expressed grief and concern over the violence that claimed the life of another young resident. Local leaders and residents alike are calling for answers while offering support to the victim’s family and the surviving teenagers affected by the incident.
Though his life ended far too soon, those who knew Arin Antwine will remember him through the memories he created, the friendships he formed, and the impact he had on those around him. His passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of family members, friends, classmates, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Funeral arrangements and memorial service information had not been publicly announced at the time of publication.
The thoughts and condolences of the community remain with the family, friends, and loved ones of Arin Antwine during this difficult time of mourning.
