Beaumont Police have identified the body of a man they call a homicide victim, and they say it appears 64-year-old Sinclair Collins had been shot.
A Water Department employee discovered the body at about 10 this morning near fishing equipment along the edge of a drainage ditch in the 2900 block of Astor Street.
Detectives are asking residents in the area with surveillance cameras to review any footage captured between 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, and the morning of June 16 for any suspicious activity.
Investigators are also seeking to speak with anyone who recently saw or communicated with Collins as they work to establish a timeline leading up to the homicide.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the P3 Tips app. All Crime Stoppers tips remain anonymous, and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.