Victim described as a tireless contributor to his community who “often spoke of how blessed he felt to have such a big, wonderful, loving Christian family,” local media reports
A 90-year-old Navy veteran was brutally murdered in broad daylight by a suspect who shot him, stole his car, and ran him over in Texas over the weekend, authorities say.
The shocking incident unfolded at around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday afternoon in Houston.
The victim, Nelson Beckett, was sitting in his vehicle at an independent living community when he was approached by a “black male, believed to 25 to 30 years of age,” according to Houston Police.
The suspect assaulted Beckett and then shot him before stealing his car.
Beckett was run over by his own vehicle as the suspect fled the scene.
Authorities later located the stolen car abandoned at an apartment complex in the city, but the suspect had not been identified or apprehended as of Monday afternoon.
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— Texanus Giganticus (@couchsecurity) September 3, 2024
“A devoted family man, Nelson Beckett, had five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and another on the way. He often spoke of how blessed he felt to have such a big, wonderful, loving Christian family,” Fox 26 reports.
“He spent much of his time helping others, driving people without cars to doctor’s appointments, FEMA offices, stores, and even to church on Sundays. He was known to help friends from a halfway house, taking them to panhandle or driving them to church, where he even baptized several of them.”
My heart is truly broken for this family. We report on so much crime in #Houston and this one really got to me. His daughter says he spent most of his time giving rides to those who didn’t have cars. To church, the store, doctor’s appointments.
— Abigail Dye (@AbigailDyeNews) September 1, 2024
Rest in peace Nelson. You were very, very loved. I’m so sorry to all of those that are hurting without you. pic.twitter.com/klc16TGfuD
— Abigail Dye (@AbigailDyeNews) September 1, 2024
On Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension of the suspect, which will be added to $5,000 offered by Crime Stoppers of Houston.
Cecilia & I are deeply saddened to hear of the murder of Navy veteran Nelson Beckett in Houston.
Texas is offering a reward of $10,000 for information relating to this terrible crime.
Call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-8477. We’ll bring this criminal to justice. pic.twitter.com/N0AkljqZ53
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) September 2, 2024
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 713-222-TIPS or via Texas Crime Stoppers.
An investigation is ongoing.
InfoWars has been documenting the surge of crime across the United States, including carjackings, ‘street takeovers,’ smash-and-grab loot mobs, home invasions, and physical attacks on innocent victims.
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