Staff report

A Thursday night dice game in Beaumont ended in a rash of bullets that left one man dead.

Beaumont police said Gregory Willridge, 52, was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at St. Elizabeth’s hospital.

Two other shooting victims survived their wounds. One, 34, was shot multiple times but was in stable condition. The other, 28, sustained wounds that were not life threatening.

Police said they were called around 9 o’clock to the area near Ewing and North because of gunshots heard. The victims arrived at the hospital around that time.

A preliminary investigation showed the violence erupted because of an argument during the dice game.

Police were continuing to take statements from witnesses Friday. Police are seeking additional witnesses.

Witnesses can choose to remain anonymous by contacting Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS or submit your tip with a cell phone by downloading the P3 TIPS App.  All tips are anonymous and callers could receive a cash reward.