Father Charged with First-Degree Murder of Son
The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged Fred Beaugard Sr., 56, with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his son, Tayvion Beaugard, 19, on April 29 at Lake Renwick Preserve.
Forest Preserve District of Will County police received a 911 call at approximately 7:50 p.m. Monday, April 29, that reported shots fired at Lake Renwick Preserve – Turtle Lake Access in Plainfield.
Will County Sheriff’s Police were first to arrive on the scene where they discovered a victim lying on the ground by a picnic shelter. Plainfield Fire Protection District responders assisted the victim and transported him to Ascension St. Joseph hospital in Joliet. Sheriff’s police took a subject into custody.
The victim succumbed to his wounds, and an autopsy has been scheduled by the Will County Coroner’s office for Wednesday, May 1.
The 56-year-old man, later identified as Fred Beaugard Sr, and the father of victim Tayvion Beaugard, was taken into custody by sheriff’s police. The shooting appears to be a domestic incident, and there is no threat to members of the public, said Forest Preserve Police Chief Tracy Chapman.
If found guilty, Fred Beaugard could be sentenced to 20 to 60 years in prison, plus an additional 25 years to natural life.
In addition to sheriff’s police and Plainfield fire, Forest Preserve District police were assisted by the Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force, Plainfield Police and Romeoville Police.