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Jimmy Khela, 38, was shot and killed during an armed robbery at the Pronto Food Store on East Long Avenue in Fort Worth on June 25, 2016, at about 4:30 p.m. Surveillance video and witness statements say Khela followed the robber’s directions and did not resist, yet was shot without provocation. He was pronounced dead 15 minutes after the shooting.

Police identified 20-year-old Christian Silva as the suspect; Silva later turned himself in after investigators released his name and photograph. An arrest affidavit says Silva had been using Xanax bars and cough syrup and fired his handgun believing Khela was reaching for a weapon. No money was taken during the robbery, and authorities suggested Silva may have been linked to other area robberies.

Khela worked two jobs — clerking at the store and driving a bus at the airport — and was remembered by family and neighbors as kind and generous. He is survived by his wife, Mariam Rizk, a 2-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter; a GoFundMe was created to help the family.

If anyone remembers seeing activity near East Long Avenue around 4:30 p.m. on June 25, 2016, or has information about that day, please share what is known.