Quinton Aaron Lavelle Ford, 19, from Harker Heights, Texas, was fatally shot on the night of April 20, 2021. Known as Que, he was found bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds in a wooded area near the parking lot of Harker Heights High School after an argument that escalated into violence; multiple shots were fired. Quinton was pronounced dead shortly after midnight at Seton Medical Center.

Investigators say the shooting began during an illegal attempt to sell a gun in the high school parking lot. Three people were arrested in connection with his death: Endy Neri Soto was charged with deadly conduct for discharging a firearm, Taja West was charged with aggravated robbery, and Ethan Trainer was indicted for murder. Bond was set at $500,000 for Soto and West and $1 million for Trainer.

Quinton’s family has raised questions about EMS response time and the charges filed. The Harker Heights Police Department and assisting agencies list the investigation as active. If anyone has information about the events that night or knew Quinton, please share what you know.