Michael Wartell, 62, was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, on March 26, 2015. A U.S. Army veteran and longtime truck driver, Wartell had returned to Houston to care for his elderly mother, Earline, and was known for helping local businesses, including a nearby laundromat where the shooting occurred.

Wartell was caught in the crossfire of an argument outside the laundromat between a 16-year-old boy and an adult man. He ran inside to escape the gunfire and collapsed; the 16-year-old was arrested on April 3, 2015, and charged with murder, but his identity was not disclosed because he was a juvenile. The adult involved has not been identified. Wartell’s death drew widespread mourning and public tributes noting his service and community involvement.

If anyone knew Michael Wartell or witnessed the incident outside the laundromat, please share information that could help clarify what happened.