Daniel Deshawn Brown, a 35-year-old Black man from Houston, was last seen alive on January 25, 2022, near the 5000 block of Washington Avenue. His mother reported him missing two days later, expressing concern that foul play was involved. Investigators say Brown was last seen with 27-year-old Trevyon Tellis at Tellis’ residence on 2121 McIlhenny Street and believe Brown was shot to death there around 10 p.m.

Police say surveillance video from a neighbor shows Tellis and Brown entering the home and that gunfire is audible seconds later. A search warrant at the residence reportedly turned up bullet holes in the entryway, Brown’s identification, credit cards and a watch, and authorities say Tellis pawned several pieces of jewelry Brown had been wearing the night he vanished. Tellis was arrested and charged with capital murder; he admitted involvement in an interview, saying he shot Brown during a fight and disposed of the body but could not give a location.

Despite extensive searches, Brown’s body has not been recovered. Human remains found in a northwest Houston wooded area are believed to be his pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Brown’s family has posted a $50,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts and safe return. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.