Demarcus Tucker, a 33-year-old man from Houston, was shot and killed around 4:35 a.m. on July 20, 2016, near Napoleon and Rosalie streets in the Third Ward. Police say a man trying to sell drugs mistakenly identified Tucker as a target; the shooter claimed Tucker reached into his truck and attempted to take his gun, there was a struggle, and the gun discharged, striking Tucker in the face. The shooter fled but was taken into custody about 90 minutes later.

Conflicting witness statements led authorities to refer the case to a Harris County grand jury for further review. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the killing, though only one was likely to be charged. This killing came two weeks after Tucker’s younger brother, 19-year-old Dequarius Tucker, was shot and killed at a Fourth of July celebration in the Fourth Ward, leaving the family devastated.

Anyone with information about Demarcus Tucker’s death is asked to come forward.