Jhon Dias, a 26-year-old male originally from India, was tragically shot and killed on March 20, 2022, while working as a store clerk at the V-Stop Food Mart in northeast Houston, Texas. The incident occurred just before 8:00 a.m. when a suspect, later identified as Jaquel Raheem Carruth, entered the store with the intent to rob it. During the robbery, Carruth shot Dias, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Carruth, a 24-year-old male, was seen fleeing the scene on foot and was later
identified as the suspect through surveillance footage and witness accounts. The video footage showed Carruth entering the store, pulling out a gun at the register, and shooting Dias before running away. Despite the suspect's attempt to rob the store, no money was taken from the register.
Following the shooting, a manhunt ensued, and Carruth was eventually arrested in Lithonia, Georgia, on July 13, 2022. He was charged with capital murder and is currently awaiting extradition to Harris County, Texas, to face trial. The Harris County District Attorney's Office filed the charges, and the case has garnered significant community support, with many advocating for justice for Dias.
Dias was well-liked in the community and had been working at the gas station for a little over two years. He was known for his friendly demeanor and was working to send money back to his family in India. His death has deeply impacted both the local community and his family back home.
The investigation into Dias's death revealed that Carruth had visited the store a few days before the shooting, indicating premeditation. The community and law enforcement continue to seek justice for Dias, hoping to bring closure to his family and friends.
