Man chased down, shot at auto shop

Published 7:34 pm Monday, March 19, 2018

Port Arthur Police are investigating a shooting that happened at Pete and Harold’s Auto on Monday.

The victim, described by police only as a male, had ran into the business, located in the 2100 block of Bluebonnet Avenue, asking for help when the shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m.

The victim was transported to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont and his condition was not known as of 5 p.m.

Police stretch crime scene tape across a section of Bluebonnet Avenue following a shooting on Monday.
Mary Meaux/The News

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Police cordoned off a portion of Bluebonnet Avenue and nearby streets with yellow caution tape as they spoke with people at the business and seemingly search for evidence. One officer was seen placing a small yellow placard near the middle of the street in front of the shop.

The incident remains under investigation.