268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Sherman Payton

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 04, 2022

Victim Details

Name

Sherman Payton

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Houston

State

Date Of Death

2022-01-04

Age At Death

First Name

Sherman

Last Name

Payton

Last Updated

07/30/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

Sherman Payton, a 40-year-old Black man, was fatally shot on January 4, 2022, in Houston, Texas. He was walking along Fairgreen Lane when a silver Lexus SUV pulled up beside him and the driver fired multiple shots, striking him fatally. The suspect, described as a light-skinned Black male with facial hair, then fled the scene in the vehicle. At the time of his death, Payton was on his way to pick up medicine for his elderly mother, who he lived with and cared for.

Houston police released ...

MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Sherman Payton, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (3)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Houston Chronicle: A Houston man was killed on his way to shop for his elderly mom. HPD needs help solving this crime.

Sherman Payton, age 40 - National Gun Violence Memorial

MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 1 additional source

View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

View All Case Sources — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Sherman Payton

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 04, 2022

Victim Details

Case Description

Continue reading the complete case summary

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Unlock 1 additional source

Latest News

MOM LINDSAY CLANCY GOOGLES “WAYS TO KILL” 3 TOTS D*** W/ EXERCISE BANDS

Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting suspect identified after 3 killed, 7 wounded

Suspect Charged With Murder of Missing Charlotte Woman Brandi Merrick

July 18, 2026 - British Woman Identified After Body Found Inside Suitcase in Athens Building

Thelma Gaston & William Sipfle: Identities Revealed

Suspect arrested in Greece after U.K. woman's body found in suitcase

The Disappearance of Sasha Meuchel

Hair sample from Nancy Guthrie's home inconclusive as search hits 6-month mark

The Disappearance of Chelsea Cobo

New details on deadly In-N-Out shooting

Forum Posts (1)

Join the discussion for Sherman Payton

Other Cases from Houston, Texas