William Smith, 26, of Houston was shot and killed in a parking lot on November 15, 2021, around 9:45 p.m. The shooting happened in the 9800 block of Meadowglen Lane near Elmside Drive after a brief argument with another man; Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say there was no physical fight but the dispute escalated and the other man fired multiple times before fleeing in a four-door sedan.

Houston Police Department investigators identified 23-year-old Jahleel Kirksey as the suspect. Kirksey was arrested and charged with murder on November 17, 2021, and the case was handled by the Homicide Division, detectives L. Kauffman and A. Hernandez; Kirksey was charged in the 183rd State District Court. Investigators reviewed surveillance video that reportedly shows the argument and the shooting. Family members were at the scene and the community was asked to provide information.

If anyone saw the incident or has information about the vehicle or events that night, please share what is known with investigators.