On August 16, 2019, Tracy Shelby, aged 46, was found dead in Beaumont, California, in what authorities have identified as a murder-suicide. The tragic incident occurred at a residence on Crenshaw Street, where police responded to reports of gunfire around 5:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a woman, later identified as Tracy Shelby, lying in the driveway. Inside the home, they found two more bodies: Deborah Shelby, 68, and Bradley Wallace, 45.
All three individuals were residents of Beaumont.
The Riverside County coroner's office confirmed the identities of the deceased and provided a timeline of their deaths. Deborah Shelby was pronounced dead at approximately 5:27 p.m., Tracy Shelby at 6:20 p.m., and Bradley Wallace at 6:48 p.m. The exact nature of the relationships between the three individuals remains unclear, and investigators have not disclosed which person was responsible for the shootings. Preliminary evidence suggested that the incident was a murder-suicide, but further details were not immediately released.
The Beaumont Police Department, with assistance from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's SWAT team, secured the scene and conducted a thorough search of the home. Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots, and one neighbor described seeing a body lying flat on the driveway shortly after the shots were fired. Despite the initial findings, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths continued, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and the case remains under investigation. The police have not provided additional information regarding any potential suspects or motives behind the incident. The community of Beaumont was left in shock by the tragic event, and the police department has continued to seek leads to fully understand the events that led to the deaths of Tracy Shelby, Deborah Shelby, and Bradley Wallace.
