Zachary Marquis McFarlin, a 27-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on August 22, 2021, outside a convenience store on Houston’s south side. He was leaving the store when an unidentified suspect confronted him, pulled out a gun and began shooting. McFarlin was struck multiple times and died at the scene.

The Houston Police Department identified 25-year-old Victor Wayne Louis as the primary suspect and charged him with murder. Surveillance video and witness statements were cited in linking Louis to the shooting. Investigators also sought another individual for questioning; that person fled on foot, then left in a 2015 brown or golden metallic Infiniti Q50 bearing Texas plate MHK5626, last seen on Doolittle Boulevard.

McFarlin was described as a regular customer at the store and reportedly had no known issues with anyone. The HPD Homicide Division continues to investigate and asks anyone with information on Louis or the person of interest to come forward. If anyone knew Zachary or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.