Quarderious Jordan, a 26-year-old male resident of Port Arthur, Texas, was fatally shot on September 10, 2022, at the Avery Trace Apartment complex. The incident occurred around 9:05 a.m. when police responded to a call about a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Jordan with a single gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect in Jordan's murder is Khalin White, who was 15 years old at the time of the shooting.
White was later certified to stand trial as an adult on a first-degree murder charge. According to the police affidavit, there were conflicting reports about whether Jordan drew a concealed firearm and shot back in defense before collapsing. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are still determining the exact circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The case has drawn significant attention from the community and local leaders, who are working to address crime and improve safety in the area. Pastor Jack Chatman, a member of PA United and a lead facilitator for Project Life Changers, expressed disappointment over the incident, especially given that White was a former member of the class aimed at preventing such crimes.
The Port Arthur Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the case, and White remains in custody at the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center. The community is awaiting further developments and hoping for justice for Quarderious Jordan and his family.
