Christopher Janice Jr., 27, of Beaumont, Texas, was fatally shot on June 20, 2020, after intervening to protect his sister during an altercation at Nell’s Place, a downtown nightclub. The confrontation began when the sister’s ex-boyfriend, Xavier Deshan Joseph, 28, allegedly assaulted her; Janice stepped in and a physical fight followed that ended when Janice was shot. He was found in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his upper body and later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Police identified Joseph in connection with the shooting and a warrant was issued; he turned himself in two days after the killing. Reports say investigators noted a history of conflict between Joseph and his ex-girlfriend and her family that culminated in the deadly attack. The community responded to Janice’s death as an example of the dangers that can accompany attempts to protect loved ones.

If anyone has information about the incident or knew Christopher, his movements that night, or disputes involving the people named, please come forward.