On Friday afternoon, July 13, 2007, Homer G Hassam, owner of Fiesta Supermarket on Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee, was shot and later died of his injuries after a robbery at his store. Two black males had entered looking for work; after being told to return later they left and came back. A struggle occurred between Mr. Hassam and one of the men during which Mr. Hassam was shot and his wallet taken. He stumbled outside and was flown to a Lee County hospital where he died.

An employee who followed to help was struck in the head by one of the suspects with an unknown object and was treated and released at a Collier County hospital. Both suspects fled in a small gray two- or four-door car with tinted windows.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kevin O’Neill. Has anyone in the Immokalee area seen that vehicle or can identify the men involved?