Floyd Wayne Dergent, 49, was found fatally shot at the Prince Hall Village Apartments in Port Arthur on July 25, 2018. Known in his neighborhood as the Handy Man, he was described as well-loved by the community. Born July 2, 1969, to Peter Floyd and Faye Dergent, he graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1987 and is survived by his son Jeremy Wayne Dergent and daughter Nyia Echols.

Police investigators identified Joshua Henderson, 33, as a person of interest; Henderson was arrested and charged in connection with Dergent’s death. Video from the apartment complex security system was shown at trial and reportedly depicted Henderson shooting Dergent and kicking him while he lay on the ground. In November 2021 a life sentence was imposed.

Did anyone in Port Arthur know Floyd or have information about the Prince Hall Village Apartments around July 25, 2018?