Billy Joe B.J. Brightman, 42, was killed at the Rent A Tire shop on West Camp Wisdom Road in Oak Cliff on Monday afternoon, December 1, 2025. A longtime manager there for about 25 years, Brightman was described as a devoted husband and father of two daughters and a familiar, warm presence in the neighborhood.

According to police, the shooting happened shortly after 1 p.m. while Brightman was behind the counter. A 21-year-old employee, Marlon Lawrence, allegedly approached him from behind and shot him in the back, then again in the face. Coworkers called 911 and Dallas Fire-Rescue took Brightman to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Surveillance video reportedly captured the incident.

Lawrence was taken into custody at the scene and, per an arrest affidavit, admitted the shootings and said he placed the handgun in his vehicle. No clear motive has been released; Brightman’s mother said he had been giving Lawrence instructions just before the shooting. Does anyone who worked at that shop or knew Billy have information that could help explain what led to this killing?