He is also being investigated for his alleged part in a Ponzi scheme operated in multiple states, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Department of Justice. The FBI said when they arrived at Beasley's home, he had a gun pointed at his own head. He was ordered to drop the weapon but instead pointed it an a federal officer. The officer then shot Beasley.
Beasley is charged with assaulting a federal officer for pointing the gun at the agent.