Benjamin Brannan Miller, 45, of Waco, Texas, was shot and killed on April 9, 2022, in the 1500 block of North 11th Street. He was found with a gunshot wound and later pronounced dead at a hospital. The Waco Police Department initially described the incident as isolated and said no suspects were immediately identified.

On May 2, 2022, 49-year-old Michael Anthony Soliz was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Miller’s death. Few further details about the circumstances of the shooting have been released and the investigation remained ongoing.

Miller was remembered by friends and family as kind-hearted and generous; he often distributed food to people in need. If anyone knew Benjamin or has information about the shooting, please come forward and share what you know.