Arthur Bean Jr., a 30-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity from Corrigan, Texas, tragically passed away on October 5, 2022, due to a gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred around 7:05 PM in the Reilly Village area, and Bean was flown to Conroe Regional Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect in this case, 29-year-old Gino Morales, also from Corrigan, was arrested later that evening at his residence in the Rayburn Hills area.
Morales was charged with first-degree murder and booked into the Polk County Jail with a $250,000 bond set by Justice of the Peace Jamie Richardson. Investigators processed the crime scene and obtained a search warrant for Morales' residence, where further evidence was likely collected.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Corrigan Police Department, conducted the investigation. The case drew significant attention from local authorities and the community, as efforts were made to ensure justice for Arthur Bean Jr. The sheriff’s office expressed gratitude for the community's cooperation and urged anyone with information to come forward.
This tragic event has left a lasting impact on the community of Corrigan, with many mourning the loss of Arthur Bean Jr. The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings against Gino Morales continue as authorities work to bring closure to this case.
