Eddie James Thomas, 41, of Houston, Texas, was shot and killed during a home invasion at his residence on September 29, 2016. Two suspects approached the front door and opened fire, fatally wounding Thomas. Someone else inside the house returned fire at the intruders, who then fled the scene.

Authorities classified the event as a home invasion that ended in murder and the case remains under investigation. The shooting was one of several similar incidents in Houston noted in connection with ongoing neighborhood violence and public safety concerns. Investigators are asking anyone with information that could identify the two fleeing suspects to contact local law enforcement.

If anything about that night, the suspects, or suspicious activity in the area is remembered, please contact the Houston police with tips.