Cristhian Eduardo Cardozo, 35, was shot and killed on December 10, 2014, in the Walmart parking lot in Stafford, Texas. Cardozo was in his vehicle about 7 p.m. while his wife, their 9-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son shopped inside. Two men approached the wife and children, an argument followed, and the family called Cardozo for help. As he came to escort them to the car, the two men and another individual tried to attack the 14-year-old. A fistfight broke out and Cardozo was knocked to the ground. Jason Lara, 18, then pulled a gun and fired four shots, striking Cardozo three times.

Investigators identified Lara as the gunman; the two other men later told authorities Lara admitted to firing and said the bullet was really meant for the child. Officials said Lara’s reported affiliation with the Southwest Cholos did not appear to make the killing gang-related. A Fort Bend County jury found Lara guilty and sentenced him to life in prison. Cardozo’s family also pursued a civil lawsuit related to the shooting.

Anyone who knew Cardozo or witnessed the incident is asked to share what they remember.