Ezenna Ukuchukwu, a 34-year-old man of Nigerian descent, was shot and killed on January 15, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Ukuchukwu worked as the manager of a City Gear clothing store on the city’s southwest side. The shooting happened about 7:30 p.m. after he confronted two male suspects who were allegedly attempting to shoplift. One of the men produced a gun and fired multiple rounds, striking Ukuchukwu several times; he was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts to stop the bleeding.

The Houston Police Department opened a murder investigation and released photos of the two suspects. One was seen wearing a beige hoodie and the other wore a black hoodie with an image of the character Naruto on the back. Friends and family set up a memorial outside the store with pictures, flowers, candles and balloons, and have been calling for justice. The investigation remains ongoing; anyone with information is asked to contact the police.