Jerry Paul Lee, 61, was fatally shot on November 6, 2020, during an attempted robbery at the Apple Four Points car dealership in northwest Austin, Texas. Two men, Alberto Torres and Modesto Hernandez, attempted to steal a car from the lot; a shootout followed between Torres and the dealership’s manager, and Lee was struck and died at the scene.

Both Torres and Hernandez were arrested and charged with capital murder. Torres was later found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison; Hernandez was sentenced to 15 years in state prison. Lee’s spouse and son filed a lawsuit against the dealership seeking damages for their loss.

Lee was described as a well-liked and respected employee whose death had a lasting impact on friends, colleagues, and the community. Does anyone have direct knowledge of Lee’s work at the dealership or the events that night that could help fill in missing details?