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BREAKING: Beaumont Police identify homicide victim, body had gunshot wounds
By CBS / Sinclair at KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Beaumont Police have identified the body of a man they call a homicide victim, and they say it appears 64-year-old Sinclair Collins had been shot.A Water Department employee discovered the body at about 10 this morning n
Why this matters in The Beaumont
The identification of Sinclair Collins as the homicide victim brings a sense of urgency to the community, particularly in the area where the body was discovered by a Water Department employee. As the investigation unfolds, residents will be watching closely to see how the Beaumont Police Department handles the case, given the city's history of violent crime. The fact that the body was found in a public area during daytime hours may raise concerns about safety and the potential for witnesses to have seen or heard something suspicious. With the police working to piece together the events surrounding Collins' death, the community will be looking for updates on any potential suspects or motives, and whether this incident is isolated or part of a larger trend in the city. The outcome of this investigation will have significant implications for public safety in Beaumont.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Beaumont Police have identified the body of a man they call a homicide victim, and they say it appears 64-year-old Sinclair Collins had been shot.A Water Department employee discovered the body at about 10 this morning n
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