Beaumont, CA - On Thursday, January 6, 2022, at approximately 8:42 a.m. the Beaumont Police Department was contacted reference a subject who was unresponsive in front of a business in the 800 block of 6th Street.
Officers arrived and determined the male subject was deceased and had been deceased for several hours. The exact cause of death is still under investigation, however evidence found at the scene indicates drug use may have played a role. Additionally the subject had previous law enforcement contacts for drug related offenses.
The identity of the subject is not being released, pending notification of next of kin. This case is still under investigation. If anyone has additional information please contact Detective Sergeant Macias at 951-769-8500. Information can also be reported anonymously at crimetips@beaumontpd.org.