Location: 2500 block of North 10th Street, Beaumont, Texas
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026, about 9 p.m.
Accused: Patrick Brouchet, 65, of Beaumont
Charges: Murder
Status: Arrested and taken to jail; bond not reported; investigation ongoing
Kandace Washington, a 32-year-old woman, was shot and killed in Beaumont, Texas, on Saturday night, October 17, 2026. Beaumont police arrested 65-year-old Patrick Brouchet and charged him with murder after officers answered a shooting call in the 2500 block of North 10th Street at about 9 p.m. Washington was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hours later, as officers walked him to a patrol car, Brouchet spoke briefly to a KFDM reporter. He said the shooting was an accident and that he was sorry. Police have not said what led to the shooting, and they have not confirmed his account. Brouchet is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in court.
Who Was Kandace Washington?
Kandace Washington was 32 years old. Police have released her name and said her relatives have been notified of her death. Beyond her name and age, little about her life has been made public so far. Her family has not made a public statement in the reports available at the time of writing.
When more is shared by the people who knew her, it will tell the part of this story that matters most: who she was before Saturday night, not only how her life ended.
What Happened on North 10th Street in Beaumont?
According to Beaumont police, officers were sent to a shooting call in the 2500 block of North 10th Street at about 9 p.m. on Saturday. When they arrived, they found Washington, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers made contact with Brouchet there.
Police spokesman Officer Rodrick Williams told KFDM that Brouchet was arrested for murder and that the investigation is ongoing. Police have not released any details about the events leading up to the shooting.
Has Anyone Been Arrested?
Yes. Patrick Brouchet, 65, of Beaumont, was arrested on a murder charge. Officers took him to the Beaumont Police Department for questioning. At about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, he was walked out to a patrol car to be taken to jail, KFDM reported.
No bond amount had been reported as of Sunday. The charge is an accusation. Brouchet has not been convicted of any crime, and the facts of the case will be tested in court.
What the Accused Told Reporters
As he was led to the patrol car, Brouchet answered a few questions from KFDM. He called the shooting an accident and said he was deeply sorry, expressing sympathy for Washington's family. He told the station that he and Washington "were involved in a relationship."
He also mentioned an "intruder issue," but did not explain what he meant. Police have not said anything about an intruder, and that claim has not been confirmed by investigators. When asked for more detail, Brouchet said he wanted to talk with his attorney first. Asked whether he would undo what happened if he could, he said he would "take everything back."
These are the statements of the person charged, made before any court hearing. They are not findings of fact. It will be up to investigators, prosecutors and, if the case goes forward, a judge or jury to decide what happened.
What Police Have Said
Beaumont police have confirmed the basic facts: the time and place of the call, that Washington died at the scene, that Brouchet was arrested for murder, and that her next of kin were notified. Hoodline, citing reporting from 12NewsNow and KFDM, also noted that the cause behind the shooting remains under investigation and that police have not released further details.
Police are asking anyone with information to call the Beaumont Police Department at (409) 832-1234. Tips can also be given to Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS (8477).
What Happens Next
The case is in its earliest stage. Next steps in a Texas murder case usually include a bond hearing and review by the county district attorney's office, which decides whether to present the case to a grand jury for a possible indictment. Investigators may also release more information as they work to explain what happened on North 10th Street.
MotiveX will follow this case and report any confirmed developments, including bond, indictment or court dates, as they become public.
Timeline of the Kandace Washington Case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 17, 2026, about 9 p.m. | Beaumont police respond to a shooting call in the 2500 block of North 10th Street. Kandace Washington, 32, is pronounced dead at the scene. |
| Saturday night, October 17, 2026 | Officers make contact with Patrick Brouchet, 65, and arrest him for murder. He is taken to the Beaumont Police Department for questioning. |
| Sunday, October 18, 2026, about 1:30 a.m. | Brouchet is walked to a patrol car to be taken to jail. He tells KFDM the shooting was an accident. |
| Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Police say Washington's relatives have been notified and the investigation is ongoing. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed in the Beaumont shooting on North 10th Street?
Kandace Washington, 32, was shot and killed on the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the 2500 block of North 10th Street in Beaumont, Texas. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Who is charged in Kandace Washington's death?
Patrick Brouchet, 65, of Beaumont, was arrested and charged with murder. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
What did the suspect say?
Brouchet told KFDM the shooting was an accident, said he was sorry, and said he and Washington had been in a relationship. Police have not confirmed his account.
How can people share information with police?
Call the Beaumont Police Department at (409) 832-1234 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at (409) 833-TIPS (8477).
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