Kenneth Deon Compton, a 43-year-old African American man from Houston, was shot multiple times in the parking lot of a motel in the 7500 block of the Eastex Freeway on April 11, 2022, at about 4:20 p.m. He was taken to a nearby hospital and died several days later.

Witnesses described the shooter as wearing a black mask, black hoodie and dark gray pants. The suspect fled on foot, then reportedly got into a dark-colored GMC Acadia with a gray Chrysler 200 following behind. No motive has been established.

The Houston Police Department and Houston Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help; a reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and charging. No arrests or suspects have been identified and the investigation remains open.

If anyone saw the shooting, the vehicles, or has information that could help identify the suspect, please come forward to the authorities.