One dead, one in custody in Beulah shooting
Lee County sheriff’s investigators are conducting an investigation following a deadly shooting.
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed dispatchers received a 911 call around 7:18 P.M. CST on Sunday, June 1, 2025, of reports of a shooting on Lee Road 685. Deputies, Beulah Fire crews, and EAMC ETS personnel responded to the scene.
Deputies located a 58-year-old male victim who was shot. The victim has since been pronounced deceased.
An additional 58-year-old male was taken into custody by authorities. It is unclear what led up to the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.
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