On March 27, 2020, Richard Charles Horn Sr., a 50-year-old African American male, was fatally shot in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred just after 7 p.m. in the 4200 block of South Lamar Street. Upon arrival, police found Mr. Horn leaning against the driver's side of his vehicle, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Richard Horn Sr. was a resident of Hutchins, Texas, and was born to Augustus Horn and Dovic McCoy of Houston.
He worked as a truck driver and was known by the nickname "Ricky." His funeral services were held on April 18, 2020.
As of now, there have been no reports of arrests or identification of suspects related to the shooting of Richard Horn Sr. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding potential leads or motives.
In a separate incident, Richard Horn Jr., a 29-year-old male, was arrested in connection with the death of 45-year-old Larry Ortiz Jr. in Brazoria County, Texas. This incident occurred on January 28, 2023, during a home invasion in the Treasure Island community near Freeport. Horn Jr., along with several accomplices, was charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Ortiz Jr. It's important to note that this case is unrelated to the death of Richard Horn Sr.
The community continues to mourn the loss of Richard Horn Sr., lighting candles and sharing memories to honor his life. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding his death to come forward to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
