Javier Poloface Carbajal Chavez, a 25-year-old Hispanic man, was shot four times in the back outside a Wichita convenience store on the evening of February 25, 2018, and died a few hours later after surgery at a nearby hospital. A friend who was with him at the scene rushed him to that hospital; his mother, Liza Chavez, was allowed about 45 minutes to say goodbye before he died. He is survived by three daughters: Yesenia Hernandez, Arianna Gonzalez, and Leiliana Gonzalez.

Javier’s mother has since organized Mothers Against Gun Violence and is publicly advocating for stricter gun laws in response to his death. No arrests have been announced and investigators have not identified public suspects or released detailed descriptions of anyone responsible. If anyone saw Javier that evening or has information about the shooting outside the convenience store, please come forward.