Daniel Thompson, 19, was shot and killed on January 18, 2022, in a Whataburger parking lot in northwest Houston, Texas. The incident happened around 2 p.m. after an altercation with 27-year-old Darius Sims. Thompson, who was unarmed, was shot in the face and died at the scene.

Thompson was a recent Cypress Ridge High School graduate who was due to begin military service in a couple of months and was described by family as a loving son, brother, and soon-to-be father. His brother, who was present, returned fire and struck Sims in the leg. Sims fled but was later treated at a hospital and taken into custody; he was charged with murder and had bond set at $200,000. Investigators reported an existing feud between Sims and Thompson’s brother that may have contributed to the confrontation.

The family plans a vigil and the community has offered support. Does anyone have information about the events leading up to the altercation or witnessed the shooting?