Clayton Allen Pratt was 30 when he was shot and killed on the evening of November 22, 2020, in the 300 block of North 6th Street in Temple, Texas. Born February 24, 1990, in Athens, Texas, he served in the United States Army from 2007 to 2011, later worked in construction and was a member of the Kinfolk Motorcycle Club. He is remembered for spending time with his children and being loved by family and friends.

Police identified 22-year-old Seth Allen Richards of Temple as a suspect and, following tips, arrested him two days later at a home in the 600 block of North 8th Street. Richards was indicted on murder charges and held in the Bell County Jail on $200,000 bond. Temple police, investigators and the violent crimes task force handled the case; the police chief praised officers for taking a violent offender into custody.

Clayton’s funeral was held December 3, 2020, at Crotty Funeral Home in Belton, with cremation afterward. If anyone knew Clayton or has information about the shooting, please share what can help the investigation.