Eric Marrs, a 38-year-old male resident of Port Arthur, Texas, was fatally shot on June 28, 2020. Marrs sustained a gunshot wound to his lower torso while in the 3400 block of 32nd Street. He succumbed to his injuries the following day while in the hospital. The victim was able to provide police with some information about the gunman, describing him as a Black male in his late teens to early 20s, approximately 5-feet 8-inches to 5-feet 9-inches tall, with no facial hair, wearing a white tank
top and shorts.
Port Arthur Police Department officers released video footage linked to the killing, showing a man believed to be connected to the incident. The suspect, known by the nickname "Bubba," was seen leaving the area during the shooting. Several cameras in the neighborhood captured the suspect wearing a white shirt and white shorts with oversized slide sandals. He has a dark skin tone, medium build, short hair, and may have tattoos near his wrist. Investigators have been unable to determine the motive behind the shooting as the victim is deceased.
The Port Arthur Police Department took to social media, asking for tips leading to the identity of the suspect. They also encouraged the public to report any information anonymously through Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains ongoing, and the police are actively seeking information to identify and apprehend the suspect.
You can also report a tip anonymously by downloading the P3 TIPS app on a smartphone.
