Tristan Beaudette, 35, was hit with a single shot while his young daughters slept beside him June 22 at a Malibu campground. Pam Wu, who released the Beaudette familys statement on Sunday, said on Facebook that her husband, Scott McCurdy, was with our two little boys on the camping trip where Mr. Beaudette was killed. Tristan Beaudette, 35, was shot to death while he slept alongside his 2 and 4-year-old daughters inside a closed tent in Malibu. None of those shootings were fatal. "We met when we were teenagers, grew up together, married, and had two amazing and beautiful daughters. You were admired by so many for your devotion to your wife and two daughters. Beaudette, 35, was shot in June 2018 at Malibu Creek State Park. And then it was all taken away, by a fatalgunshot in themiddle of the night, in front of his two young daughters. Several law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, have said Rauda was a survivalist who often slept outside in the Malibu area and other coastal sections. Anthony Rauda was carrying the gun and two loaded magazines when he was arrested in October near the park, officials said. We are gathering evidence. According to the Fresno Bee, Beaudette was a valedictorian at Edison High School in 2000. "We met when we were teenagers, grew up together, married, and had two amazing and beautiful daughters. On June 18, four days before Bernadette's death, he fired into a Tesla. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. But something kept me from doing that, and I am really glad I didnt.. The victim, 35-year-old Tristan Beaudette, held a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, according to his LinkedIn profile, and worked at a large pharmaceutical company in Orange County. Not asecondgoes by that wearent grappling with the senselessness of this crime.. Sarah and I send our deepest sympathy, love and support to you Erica, the girls and your whole family., Jordana Kahn, who taught one of Beaudettes daughters during the past school year, wrote, My heart is broken. Erica Wu, can file suit in court. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, the city of Malibu and Allergan offered a combined $30,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in Beaudettes slaying. Who killed Beaudette and why remain key questions without answers. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Anthony Rauda, 42, was also charged with burglarizing several buildings near the park. Prosecutors also allege that Rauda broke into commercial buildings owned by the Las Virgenes Water District, Spectrum Building Development and the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center five times between July and October, court records show. Tristan was described as a committed father and husband who enjoyed cooking and going into nature. The campsites will be closed this week while police investigate the shooting, authorities said. Beaudette died in front of his 2-year-old and 4-year-old daughters inside their tent. He spent time hiking, camping, and biking. This was their final step before taking well-deserved time off together as a family prior to their relocation to new jobs in the Bay Area. A detective familiar with the case who was not authorized to speak publicly called it part of a 10-year crime spree. Homicide detectives are confirming that at the time of the shooting, the victim was inside the tent with his two children. The LASD added, Homicide detectives have learned that deputies from Lost Hills Sheriffs Station responded to the location regarding a shots fired call. Rauda allegedly fired at "unsuspecting" campers or drivers as far back as November 2016, when he allegedly injured a man sleeping in the Malibu State Park area, prosecutors said in a statement. A road leading to the camping area at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas is closed following a fatal shooting. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up by his family. via Pam Wu By Christina Caron June 25, 2018 A scientist was fatally shot on Friday. Beaudette spent a year as a summer research intern at IBM. Tristan was out doing something he adored in life, being in the outdoors with his young girls. The kids had their bikes and sand toys, were running around and probably making a ton of noise, she wrote, urging those who might have information about the shooting to call the Sheriffs Department. He is expected back in court Jan. 22 to enter pleas to the charges. Friends and family are mourning the loss of 35-year-old Tristan Beaudette of Irvine. Malibu Creek State Park is closed during the investigation into a fatal shooting. His daughters were in the tent with him but were uninjured. Its pretty quiet. The complaint points to seven other unsolved shootings near the Malibu park where campers in the area were robbed or gunned down. . Tristan, you were such an amazing father, husband, son, and brother. Rauda is also accused of shooting at three cars in the area in 2017, and prosecutors have charged him with five counts of attempted murder in connection with those incidents, according to court records. Tristan rejoiced in sharing his love of the outdoors with the girls and believed that campgrounds were the definition of a sanctuary where people could feel safe and secure.". You were admired by so many for your devotion to your wife and two daughters. And he asked if anybody was missing from the area or inside our tent.. He graduated from the University of California San Diego in 2005 with a degree in chemistry, according to his Linkedin profile. No suspects have been identified. As for motive, Lt. Moore says, I couldnt even begin to guess.. Claims for damages were filed last month on behalf of Beaudettes widow, Erica Wu, and the couples 2- and 4-year-old daughters, who were camping with their father in a tent when he was shot. Lieutenant Moore said there had been several shootings in the general area of Malibu Creek State Park in the past, none of which resulted in a fatality. 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"The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, California State Park Police, Department of Parks and Recreation, and California State Parks and Recreation Commission have confirmed they were aware of at least seven unsolved shootings in Malibu Creek State Park," the claim said. They arrived on Thursday, Ms. Wus Facebook post said. Mr. Beaudette was shot while camping. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Tristan will be remembered as a talented scientist who was admired by all who knew him and a meaningful contributor to our companys research and development efforts. . Sheriffs and parks officials did not respond to requests for comment. If you live in or around Malibu State Creek Park or were in the area on 6/21 or 6/22 and think you might have information, please call the L.A. County Sheriffs Office at: 323-890-5500, she wrote. Anthony Rauda, 43, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count indictment charging him with the murder of 35-year-old Allergan scientist Tristan Thomas Beaudette, who was shot about 4:45 a.m. on June 22, 2018, while sharing a tent with his then 2- and 4-year-old daughters, who escaped injury. He had recently left Allergan to start a new job, his family and the company said. She's seeking compensation for damages on behalf of herself and the couple's daughters, aged two and four, who were present for their father's murder. Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Abigail Xom, foreground, and her husband, Rafael Gomez, return from a hike at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas. In a statement, the family said "Tristan was happiest out in nature and spent every chance he could hiking, biking and camping with . After the homicide, police began investigating seven unsolved reports of gunfire in the area outside of the park over the previous two years: One of the shootings involved a man whose car was allegedly hit by gunfire as he was driving four days before Beaudette was killed, Cece Woods, the editor and owner of The Local Malibu, a local news website, told PEOPLE. McClelland says she didnt learn about Beaudettes death until later that morning when she drove through the area with one of her fellow campers. The sweetest family, with the best little girls who loved their daddy more than anything., His sister-in-law, Pamela Wu, wrote, Tristan Beaudette, we cant imagine a world that no longer has you in it. In 2017 he shot into two cars but no one was injured. Not a ton of people there yet.. Beaudettes wife, Dr. Erica Wu, was not camping with her husband and daughters. Times staff writers Matt Stiles and James Queally contributed to this report. A scientist who loved cooking and microbrews, Tristan was happiest out in nature and spent every chance he could hiking, biking, snowboarding and camping with his family.. Officials have not found evidence connecting Beaudettes death to the other shootings. Her peaceful slumber was shattered hours later, around 4 a.m. on June 22, when she woke abruptly to the sound of gunfire. The kids had their bikes and sand toys, were running around and probably making a ton of noise you could not have missed them. She posted about the incident on Facebook and said she reported it to the sheriffs department. If you could pick out someone that you think is going to do well in life you hope that they do well in life Tristan would be one of those people.. Please know that we are working closely with Tristans wife and family to provide them with the support they need during this very challenging time., Nicholas Bukoski: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Richard Winton is an investigative crime writer for the Los Angeles Times and part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2011. You are everything to Erica Wu, Clara and Evie and our hearts are broken. He was believed to be living out a bush at the time of his arrest. The children, ages 2 and 4, were not injured, police said. Right now there are a lot of unknowns, says Los Angeles County sheriffs Lt. Rodney Moore. Rauda has been charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection with Beaudettes death, as Beaudettes young daughters were sleeping nearby. According to the lawsuit, the first shooting occurred Nov. 3, 2016, in Tapia Park; the second on Nov. 9, 2016, in Malibu Creek State Park; and the third on Jan. 7, 2017, also in Malibu Creek State Park. Suspect Accused of Fatally Shooting Calif. 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