James Clayton Baxter, a 37-year-old man from Richardson, Texas, died on October 25, 2020, after a physical confrontation that escalated into a shooting. Baxter was a competitive bodybuilder who had just won first place in his division at the Texas State Championships in October 2020 and worked for Tucker, Albin and Associates of Richardson.

Richardson Police say Baxter and the shooter were introduced by a mutual friend. The suspect was cooperative with investigators and was at the scene when officers arrived; officers began life-saving efforts and Baxter was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The department has referred the matter to a grand jury to consider indictment and the investigation remains ongoing; names have not been released.

Baxter’s funeral was held October 30, 2020, at Onelife Community Church in Wichita Falls, Texas, with a visitation the night before at Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home. If anyone knew Baxter, the circumstances of his death, or the people present that night, please share what is known.