Joe Mason, 43, was shot and killed during a robbery while working as a security guard at a Houston restaurant on July 1, 1979. He also worked as an estimator for the Cummus Company and served as a Reserve Harris County Deputy Sheriff, roles that drew attention to his death and to the impact on the community.

Investigators concluded Mason was killed in the line of duty. Suspects in the robbery were arrested, charged, and eventually convicted of murder; court proceedings included detailed testimony and evidence about the incident. The community mourned Mason and remembered his service.

If anyone knew Joe Mason, his work at the restaurant, or has information about the case, please share what you can.