Edgar Ponce, a 23-year-old Hispanic man, was found shot multiple times inside a burning car in north Harris County on November 6, 2022. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported the fire was set after Ponce was shot. Authorities say the motive is still under investigation.

A 22-year-old man, Israel Alejandro Ramirez-Perez, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with Ponce’s death; he was indicted by the Harris County District Court and bond was set at $350,000. No further details about what led to the shooting or why the car was burned have been released.

Ponce’s family and friends remain without answers after this violent death. If anyone has information about Edgar, the incident that night, or the people involved, please share what you know.