On the evening of August 9, 2015, 45-year-old Hector Vasquez was shot and killed outside his home in the Rolling Meadows Mobile Home Park in West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina. Around 9:00 p.m. an armed man confronted Vasquez outside his residence and demanded money. Vasquez intervened to protect his 17-year-old son and was struck in the upper chest; his son was also shot but survived. Vasquez was taken to Palmetto Health Richland hospital and died during surgery.

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigated the case and received a tip through Midlands Crimestoppers that identified a suspect. Reports say the suspect allegedly targeted Hispanic victims in a series of robberies, often in mobile home parks.

If anyone knew Hector, his family, or saw activity in Rolling Meadows on the night of August 9, 2015, please share what you know.