Man shot while visiting Port Arthur apartment complex by suspects demanding money

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — *Editor's Note: The above video is from October 4, 2019.  

Investigators say a 37-year-old man was shot in the abdomen on Friday night at Louis Manor Apartments after struggling with two suspects that demanded money from him.

Port Arthur Police were called to the Fuel Depot in the 700 block of West Gulfway Drive just after 11 p.m. Friday about a shooting. 

When officers got to the gas station, the victim told police he had driven himself there. The man said he had struggled with two men while visiting the apartment complex, after they demanded money. During the struggle, one of the suspects shot him. 

He was taken to St. Elizabeth to be treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. 

The shooting is being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division. 

This is a developing story. Stay with 12News for updates. 

RELATED: Beaumont Police arrest multiple-auto burglar, theft suspect

RELATED: 16-year-old boy was suspect killed in attempted Mid-County robbery Tuesday night

Also on 12NewsNow.com:

• Crews battle blaze after house fire erupts at house in Orange
• 'Swarming us like flies,' Popeyes chicken sandwich returns, Beaumont locations see busy Sunday
• Driver shot to death by motorcyclist during road-rage incident, Houston Police say