Thomas Richardson, 29, died of a gunshot wound on July 30, 2022, at a residence on the 2700 block of 42nd Street in Lubbock, Texas. He was found in the living room and pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say the shooting followed a confrontation with 33-year-old Julio Gutierrez. Witnesses reported an argument that turned physical; prosecutors say Richardson was unarmed and that Gutierrez’s use of deadly force was unnecessary. Gutierrez was arrested and charged with murder. His trial began in October 2024 but ended in a mistrial after the jury deadlocked; a retrial has been scheduled.

The case has drawn local attention because of conflicting accounts about whether Richardson posed an immediate threat and whether deadly force was justified. Does anyone have information about the events at the 42nd Street residence on July 30, 2022?