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Beaumont woman fatally shot after allegedly breaking into a house early Sunday morning

The deceased female has been identified as, 27-year-old, Cheyenne Rene Mounce.

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont woman was fatally shot after allegedly breaking into a house, early Sunday morning.

The deceased female has been identified as, 27-year-old, Cheyenne Rene Mounce.

On Sunday, June 6, at 5:23 a.m., Beaumont police responded to the 2900 block of Pine Street in reference to a burglary in progress.

Officers entered the residence and found an unresponsive female with apparent gunshot wounds. When Beaumont EMS arrived, she was pronounced dead on arrival.

The homeowner told 12News that Mounce forcibly entered the residence and that was when he, "took matters into his own hands."

Upon arrival, officers detained the homeowner for further investigation.

The homeowner was transported to the Beaumont Police Department to speak with detectives.

As of now, it does not appear any charges will be filed.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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Beaumont Police Investigating an Early Morning Homicide-2900 Pine

On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 5:23 a.m., Officers responded to the 2900 block of Pine St in reference to a burglary in progress. 

The homeowner said someone forcibly entered the residence and he shot multiple times. Upon arrival, officers detained the homeowner for further investigation. 

Officers entered the residence and found an unresponsive female with apparent gunshot wounds. Beaumont EMS responded and she was pronounced deceased on scene. JP Collins responded and ordered and autopsy. 

The homeowner was transported to the Beaumont Police Department to speak with detectives.

The deceased female has been identified as, CHEYENNE RENE MOUNCE, a 27 year old Beaumont woman.

Detectives continue to investigate this incident.

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