Gurjitpal Singh, a 22-year-old male of Indian ethnicity, tragically lost his life on September 6, 2021, in Liberty, Texas. Singh was working as a store clerk at a gas station located at the corner of Highway 90 and FM 563 when he was fatally shot twice. The incident occurred after a confrontation with a customer who appeared to be intoxicated. The customer became upset when Singh asked him to leave the store, leading to an argument. Approximately 15 minutes later, the same individual returned and shot Singh twice. Singh succumbed to his injuries shortly after the shooting.
The Liberty Police Department, with assistance from the Texas Rangers, launched an investigation into the murder of Gurjitpal Singh. Despite the lack of surveillance footage, eyewitness accounts helped identify persons of interest. The investigation continued for nearly two years, during which evidence was collected and analyzed. Eventually, probable cause was established, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant.
On a Wednesday afternoon, officers from the Liberty Police Department, accompanied by Texas Rangers, arrested Doy La Frince Minix, a 43-year-old male from Liberty, Texas. Minix was taken into custody without incident at his place of employment, PTC Liberty Tubular. He was subsequently transported to the Liberty County Jail, where he was booked and held without bond. The investigation remains ongoing, with lead investigators Detective Rolando Aguilar and Texas Ranger Joshua Benson continuing to gather information and evidence related to the case.
The tragic death of Gurjitpal Singh has left a profound impact on his family, friends, and the community of Liberty, Texas. Singh, who was affectionately known as Vishal to his customers, was described as a welcoming and lively individual. He lived with his sister and brother-in-law, Kamalpreet Singh, and worked to support his parents back in India. The family had been looking forward to a vacation that was supposed to start the day after the incident. Singh's untimely death has left his loved ones and the community seeking justice and closure. The Liberty Police Department continues to urge anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
