Woman, 18, shot multiple times Tuesday night; Port Arthur Police suspect boyfriend
Published 12:01 am Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Port Arthur police announced Wednesday morning that an 18-year-old female is in critical condition after being shot multiple times the night prior.
One person has been arrested, police said.
Authorities responded to the hospital Tuesday night after receiving a report of a female victim at 11:58 p.m.
The woman was rushed into surgery, and police said her status is critical.
Police believe the person arrested is the victim’s boyfriend, and a motive for the shooting remains unknown.
According to the Jefferson County jail roster, the Port Arthur Police Department booked 20-year-old Mark Allen Davis with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon-family violence at 2:03 a.m. Wednesday.
Bond is set at $100,000.
The shooting remains under investigation.