Chris Dantzler, 51, was killed in a road rage shooting on May 23, 2022, on Highway 249 near Spring Cypress in Houston. He was a backseat passenger when another driver, angered after being cut off, opened fire from a silver Chevrolet Malibu with tinted windows. At least three rounds struck the vehicle; Dantzler was hit and pronounced dead at the scene.

Dantzler is remembered by his family as having a big heart; he is survived by his wife, two children, and a stepdaughter. Authorities in Harris County are actively searching for the shooter, who has not been identified or arrested, and have urged witnesses to come forward. The Sheriff’s Office also stressed avoiding confrontations and driving away when possible.

Anyone who saw the silver Malibu or has information about the shooting is asked to contact investigators.