Cassondra Gale Cassie Riddle, 30, of Royse City, Texas, died on March 17, 2021, in Wylie, Texas. She was a mother of two boys, Luke Alexander Webb, 11, and Gabriel Ashton Rhodes, 8, and was studying livestock veterinary medicine at Texas A&M Commerce. Cassie’s family remembered her as an athlete, artist, musician and dedicated mother.

The Collin County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide. Officers who responded to a reported vehicle crash at the Wylie CVS found Cassie in the parking lot with blunt force injuries and evidence of strangulation. A Royse City man, Shawn Myers, 36, was also at the scene and was found deceased with a rifle; he had been shot by a Wylie police officer. The Wylie Police Department led the investigation with assistance from the Texas Rangers, and the officer involved was placed on administrative leave. The case was presented to the district attorney’s office.

A vigil was held for Cassie attended by family and friends. If anyone knew Cassie or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.