Police ID man killed during Beaumont store robbery

Duayne Deandre-Devon Smith, 25, of Port Arthur. Photo: BPD Duayne Deandre-Devon Smith, 25, of Port Arthur. Photo: BPD Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Police ID man killed during Beaumont store robbery 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Beaumont police have identified the suspected robber killed in a Tuesday night shooting.

Duayne Deandre-Devon Smith, 25, of Port Arthur, was killed when a business owner opened fire on three people accused of trying to rob a game room in the 3600 block of East Lucas Drive. around 9 p.m. Tuesday.

The store owner had a firearm inside the business and was able to grab it during the robbery, according to Beaumont police.

The store owner wasn't hurt in the exchange of gun fire.

Two other suspects fled the scene, and Beaumont Police Sgt. Rob Flores said authorities are reviewing surveillance footage that might have captured the incident.

The two other suspects were last seen running east from the business towards the 5800 block of Helbig, according to police.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (409) 833-TIPS.