Bradley James Barker Jr., a 25-year-old from Gray, Louisiana, was killed on August 8, 2019, in Houston. He was visiting the city and is survived by his son Da’shon Torrell Cole Bentley and his parents Bradley J. Barker Sr. and Amina Gant, among other family members.

Barker was one of two men shot during a rush-hour attack on the East Freeway. Binel Gasery Jr. was also killed. A bystander fired at Aleman as he tried to flee; Aleman was later identified through cellphone data and surveillance footage and arrested. An initially arrested second person was later cleared.

The case underscores the devastating impact of gun violence on families and communities. If anyone knew Bradley or has information about the events on the East Freeway that day, please come forward.