Efran Hernandez, 24, was shot and killed on the evening of May 9, 2018, inside a Circle K convenience store near 19th Avenue and Grant Street in Phoenix, Arizona. A husband and father of two young daughters, Hernandez played as a goalkeeper in the Maya Chapin Soccer League and often brought his children to his games.

Carson then took eight other customers hostage until his weapon reportedly malfunctioned; several hostages then tackled and subdued him until law enforcement arrived.

The community responded by organizing a memorial tournament at Cesar Chavez Park to raise funds for Hernandez’s family. Thirty teams participated, reflecting the impact he had on his local soccer community.

If anyone was at the Circle K that night or knew Hernandez, can you share information that might help clarify what happened?