Francisco Javier Frank Avila, a 41-year-old Hispanic man, was shot and killed on March 29, 2015, in the 1000 block of College Street in Cameron, Texas at about 6:30 p.m. Police reports state that 53-year-old Ricardo Cruz Munoz of Rockdale shot Avila multiple times; Avila was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ricardo Cruz Munoz was arrested and charged in connection with the killing. The case was filed under State of Texas vs. Francisco Javier Avila on September 13, 2024, and remains active. Funeral services for Avila were held at St. Monica’s Catholic Church and he was buried in Bushdale Cemetery in Rockdale; the family and community expressed condolences and support.

Does anyone have information about Avila’s activities that evening or witnesses who were in the 1000 block of College Street around 6:30 p.m. on March 29, 2015?