Parris Dupree Tipton was 20 when he was shot and killed on February 24, 2019, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Known for his interest in football and music, he attended Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship and several local schools including Haas Middle School, Richard King High School, and Solomon Coles High School.

Johnny Esparza, a 20-year-old, was later indicted on murder, aggravated robbery and engaging in organized criminal activity; Esparza was arrested in July 2019 by a fugitive task force after being on the run following his June 2019 indictment. Tipton’s family and community remember him fondly.

If anyone knew Parris or has information about the events surrounding February 24, 2019, please come forward.