Desmond Nixon, a 35-year-old African American male from Beaumont, Texas, tragically lost his life on February 27, 2019. Nixon's death was the result of multiple gunshot wounds to the abdomen and chest, as determined by an autopsy report. The incident occurred in the 5800 block of Picadilly Lane in Beaumont's north end, around 11:51 p.m. on the night of February 27. Nixon was transported to St.
Elizabeth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into Nixon's death led to the arrest and indictment of three men: Jared Bias, John Cloud, and Michael Corbin. According to court documents, these individuals were charged with murder in connection with Nixon's death. An eyewitness identified the suspects and stated that all three men arrived at the home on Picadilly Lane, where a disturbance occurred inside. The witness reported that Corbin shot Nixon multiple times before all three men fled the scene.
Nixon's death was ruled a homicide following the autopsy. The investigation revealed that Nixon had previously been acquitted of capital murder in 2016, in a case linked to the shooting deaths of Adrian Guidry and John Corbin in Magnolia Park on Memorial Day 2015. Beaumont Police are exploring any potential connections between Nixon's past and his untimely death.
The case remains under investigation, with detectives following various leads and urging anyone with information to come forward. The community continues to mourn the loss of Desmond Nixon, as his family and friends seek justice for his tragic death.
