Joseph Craig Thomas Jr, a 24-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, was shot and killed on April 3, 2022, at an off-campus after-party in Waco involving Baylor students.

Nichols’ cousin, Jaytron Scott, reportedly witnessed the assault and shot Thomas multiple times in defense of Nichols. When police arrived the shooter had already fled and detectives were initially unable to identify the shooter. The District Attorney concluded pursuing convictions presented legal and ethical problems given questions about guilt.

The case raises issues about investigative decisions and how prior encounters with the law may influence charging choices. Does anyone have information about the incident, the video evidence, or the investigation that could clarify what happened?