Eastex Road Rage Shooting Update: Felony Warrant Issued for Asa Jones
BEAUMONT, TX — June 16, 2025 — Authorities have issued an active felony warrant for 26-year-old Asa Jones, a Beaumont resident, in connection with a violent road rage incident that occurred last week on the Eastex Freeway. The Beaumont Police Department is urging the public to come forward with any information on his whereabouts as the investigation intensifies.
The incident took place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at approximately 4:04 p.m., when Beaumont Police officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of Eastex Freeway following a report of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. Emergency medical personnel responded quickly, and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition.
Preliminary details gathered at the scene suggest that the shooting was the result of a road rage altercation between the victim and the suspect. Witnesses reported that an aggressive encounter unfolded between two vehicles traveling northbound on the freeway, culminating in a single shot being fired that struck the victim.
Through their investigation, Beaumont Police Detectives identified Asa Jones as a person of interest shortly after the incident. After days of follow-up, interviews, and analysis of surveillance footage and other evidence, authorities gathered sufficient information to seek charges. On Monday, June 16, detectives secured a felony warrant for Aggravated Assault against Jones.
Jones is now considered a wanted fugitive, and police caution that he should not be approached by members of the public. His current location is unknown, and investigators are seeking assistance from the community in locating him.
Public Assistance Requested
The Beaumont Police Department is asking anyone with knowledge of Asa Jones’s location, or anyone who may have witnessed the incident, to immediately contact:
- Beaumont Police Department at 409-832-1234
- Or submit an anonymous tip via Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 833-TIPS (8477)
Tips submitted to Crime Stoppers that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward, and anonymity is guaranteed.
A Community on Alert
The shooting has left residents in the Beaumont area shaken and concerned about the rising trend of violent road rage encounters across the region. Local leaders and law enforcement officials continue to urge calm and patience on the roads, reminding drivers that no dispute is worth risking lives.
“Incidents like this not only endanger the people directly involved but threaten the safety of every innocent driver and passenger on the road,” a department spokesperson stated. “We are grateful the victim is recovering, and we are committed to bringing justice to all parties impacted by this violent act.”
As the search for Asa Jones continues, Beaumont Police emphasize that any assistance from the public can make a crucial difference. Updates will be provided as new developments arise in the investigation.
