Francis Hazzard, a 68-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on October 24, 2019, while working as an armored truck security guard for Loomis Cash Handling Company in Houston, TX. Hazzard was attacked by three armed suspects as he exited a Popeyes restaurant on Antoine Drive with a money bag. The suspects demanded the bag, and during the struggle, one of them shot Hazzard in the face at point-blank range.
Despite his efforts, Hazzard succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The suspects, described as three black males, fled the scene in a champagne-colored Chevrolet Tahoe, which was later found abandoned. The getaway car was determined to be stolen, and the suspects are believed to have fled in a 2014 black Chevrolet Impala. The FBI and ATF joined the investigation, and a $55,000 reward was announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects.
Neighbors and colleagues remembered Hazzard as a gentle and kind man who continued to work to support several children after the recent loss of his wife. The community expressed shock and sorrow over the tragic incident, emphasizing that Hazzard did not deserve such a fate. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
The case has drawn significant attention, with surveillance photos released by the Houston Police Department showing the suspects and the crime scene. The community continues to hope for justice and the capture of those responsible for Hazzard's death.
