Aleksis Jenee Cantu, an 18-year-old Hispanic woman, was shot and killed during a Halloween party in north Houston on October 31, 2021. The shooting occurred about 12:45 a.m. at a home on Schilder Drive after an argument between two groups of teens escalated. Aleksis was pronounced dead at the scene; three other teenagers were wounded, including a 16-year-old boy who was taken to hospital.

Aleksis had just graduated high school and attended DeChaumes Elementary, Hamilton Middle School, and Waltrip High School. She played softball for 12 years, captained her high school dance team, and belonged to the National Honor Society. She planned to pursue work in mental health to help others.

Officers found bullets that had gone through the back of the house and recovered a gun, and investigators believe more than one weapon was used. Police named one possible suspect and asked witnesses and victims to come forward; no arrests had been announced. If anyone was at the party or has information about the shooting, please contact the Houston Police homicide division or Crime Stoppers.