Thomas Hector Chavez, 61, was shot and killed on July 10, 2020, in Lansing, Michigan, following a dispute with his son. The argument began as a verbal confrontation and escalated to gunfire; police were called and the son, Joey Chavez, 33, was taken into custody and charged with murder.

Thomas Chavez was born June 28, 1959, in Lansing to Jesus and Gregoria Chavez. A graduate of Harry Hill High School, he worked for General Motors until retiring in 2008 and was described as skilled in carpentry and home renovations. He was a father and grandfather who enjoyed attending concerts and going to the beach.

An Ingham County judge accepted an insanity plea from Joey Chavez in June 2022 in connection with the killing. Does anyone have memories of Thomas or information about the case that could help fill in what happened that day?