Sherman Payton, a 40-year-old Black man, was fatally shot on January 4, 2022, while walking along Fairgreen Lane in Houston. A silver Lexus SUV pulled up beside him and the driver fired multiple shots, striking Payton. The shooter, described as a light-skinned Black male with facial hair, fled in the Lexus.

At the time he was killed Payton was on his way to pick up medicine for his elderly mother, whom he lived with and cared for. Houston police released surveillance video of the incident and a description of the vehicle, but no arrests have been announced and the motive remains unknown. Payton’s family has said he had no known conflicts and has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses.

Anyone who saw activity on Fairgreen Lane on January 4, 2022, or who recognizes the vehicle or the man in the surveillance footage is asked to share information with investigators.