Charles Stanley Hickman, 39, of Bay City, Texas, was shot to death on December 23, 2019, at Lake O' the Pines in the Holiday Harbor area. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports Hickman and at least one suspect had a short altercation at the front door of his residence immediately before the shooting; deputies were alerted about 1:45 a.m.

Investigators say witnesses provided information that helped shape the early stages of the probe and that potential suspects were identified in the months after the killing. Officials continued to work to corroborate witness accounts and collect forensic evidence, and the sheriff’s office asked the public for help locating those responsible. The case remained open while leads were pursued.

If anyone who lived in or visited Holiday Harbor around December 23, 2019, saw anything unusual near Hickman’s residence or has information about the altercation or suspects, please share what is known with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.