BEAUMONT, Texas — A homicide suspect is in custody after a man called Beaumont Police and told them there was a fire in his garage apartment, but officers found a body at the scene Thursday night.
Beaumont Police said to check back for more updates.
The call originally came in as a burglary and possible arson at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18 in the 2200 block of Evalon Avenue.
The body was a woman, Beaumont Police Officer Haley Morrow said in a news release.
"Detectives are investigating to determine the circumstances that led to the victim’s death," Morrow said.
At this time, the death is being investigated as a homicide. Beaumont Police is not releasing the woman's name until she has been positively identified and family members have been notified.
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