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Tristan Beaudette was enjoying a camping trip with his daughters when tragedy struck. According to reports, Beaudette, a 35-year-old scientist from Irvine, California, was camping at Malibu Creek State Park in Southern California over the weekend when he was shot and killed inside of his tent.
Beaudette’s two daughters, ages 2 and 4, witnessed the murder.
According to The Los Angeles Times, there are currently no leads, no suspect and no motive but the death is being investigated as a homicide.
“We are working this as a homicide at this point. We are gathering evidence … It will take some time,” said Lt. Rodney Moore of the L.A. County Sheriff’s office.
“Tristan was out doing something he adored in life being in the outdoors with his two young girls,” a GoFundMe page states. “And then it was all taken away, by a fatal gun shot in the middle of the night, in front of his two young daughters. Not a second goes by that we aren’t grappling with the senselessness of this crime.
“Tristan, you were such an amazing father, husband, son, and brother. You were admired by so many for your devotion to your wife and two daughters. We are all so fortunate to have known you for your short time on Earth. You were taken from us far too early, doing something you loved with the girls you adored. You will be so dearly missed. May you rest in peace.”
Beaudette, who had a PhD in chemistry from UC Berkeley, took his daughters camping so his wife, a doctor, could study for an exam.
Investigators are still looking for any potential leads. In the meantime, you can donate to the family fund on the GoFundMe page and gather more information, click here.
Our deepest condolences are with the Beaudette family and all of those impacted by the tragedy during this difficult time.
