Rasheed Troy Edwards, a 29-year-old African American male from Port Arthur, Texas, tragically lost his life on December 29, 2016. He was fatally shot outside the Baymont Inn & Suites on Texas 73. The Port Arthur Police Department received a call about possible shots fired around 9 p.m. that evening. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Edwards deceased from a gunshot wound. The suspect, described as a male black subject, fled the scene in a white Dodge Challenger.
Despite an ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The investigation into Edwards' death involved detectives and identification technicians from the Port Arthur Police Department. They collected evidence and interviewed witnesses, but the motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed. Friends and family members of Edwards were present at the scene, offering each other support and condolences. Edwards' Facebook page was flooded with messages of shock and grief from those who knew him.
As of now, the Port Arthur Police Department continues to search for the suspect and urges anyone with information to come forward. The case has not led to any arrests or litigation, and the investigation remains open. The community remains hopeful that justice will be served for Rasheed Troy Edwards.
