Curtis "Tre" Churchman III, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 8, 2021, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at a gas station on Stella Link Road, where Churchman was followed by a white truck. Surveillance footage captured the moment when two men exited the truck and opened fire on Churchman's vehicle, striking him multiple times. Churchman fell out of his car during the shooting, and one of the assailants proceeded to rob him.
The suspects, described as two Black males and one unknown individual, remain at large. The Houston Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward.
Churchman's mother, Tavarri Cole, believes her son was targeted and followed by the perpetrators. She shared home surveillance footage showing the white truck driving past their home just minutes before the fatal encounter. Cole has vowed to seek justice for her son, who she described as an innocent bystander and a kind-hearted individual. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have released images of the suspects in an effort to identify and apprehend them.
The case has garnered significant attention, with Crime Stoppers offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. The Houston Police Department continues to investigate the incident, and Chief Troy Finner has addressed the recent surge in violent crimes in the area. Churchman's death is one of several shootings that occurred in Houston on the same night, highlighting the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence.
