Lonnie Eldridge Lewis Jr., 62, was found fatally shot at a homeless encampment in Dallas on July 25, 2021. Dallas police discovered him near Chestnut Street with a gunshot wound; emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.

Born March 19, 1959, Lewis lived in Richardson, Texas. Family remembered him as caring with an infectious laugh, nicknamed Sugar or Sugarfoot by his mother. He worked in IT and computers, attended South Oak Cliff High School, and was described as a devoted great uncle and godparent alongside his wife, Dot. An online memorial recorded 328 candles in his memory.

The Dallas Police Department opened a homicide investigation into his death. No arrests or suspect identifications have been reported and authorities have not released further details about leads or motive.

If anyone knew Lonnie, his routines, or saw anything near the Chestnut Street encampment on July 25, 2021, please come forward with information.