Percy Harmon was an 85-year-old man from Houston, Texas, who was found bound and gagged and dead in his northeast Houston home over the Labor Day weekend; his date of death is given as September 5, 2011. Investigators treated the case as a violent crime. The family described him as an American hero and has urged for justice; police issued a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

No suspects were immediately identified and, as of the latest account, there have been no arrests or significant breakthroughs. The investigation remains open and law enforcement is asking anyone with information to come forward. If anyone knew Percy, saw unusual activity in his neighborhood that weekend, or has information that could help, please share it with the authorities.