Herbert J. Chopane, Sr. was a 36-year-old African American man from Beaumont, Texas who died after being shot during a violent altercation on August 31, 2014. The confrontation began as a dispute between Herbert and another individual and escalated into a physical fight in which Herbert was shot and later died from his injuries.

Investigators identified and arrested a Beaumont resident in connection with the shooting. That person was charged with manslaughter, pleaded guilty at trial, and in 2015 was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Herbert’s family and friends have since memorialized him and his death had a lasting impact on the local community.

If anyone knew Herbert, witnessed the August 31, 2014 incident, or has information about events leading up to it, please share what you know.