James Collard, a 54-year-old African American man known as Rat, was found dead at his Conroe, Texas, residence on February 2, 2017. Local obituaries listed funeral arrangements but did not state a cause of death; subsequent information identifies him as a victim of gun violence on that date.

The Conroe Police Department asked the public for help after the shooting, but the available record includes no information that arrests were made or suspects identified.

Anyone with information about Collard, his movements on February 2, 2017, or the shooting is encouraged to come forward.