On October 18, 2020, 28-year-old Markeita McCleary of Mesquite, Texas, was shot and killed on the 1700 block of Oates Drive at about 5:30 p.m. Police found her with multiple gunshot wounds and she was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Her husband, 28-year-old Ashton Neroes, was arrested and charged with murder; his bond was set at $100,000. Markeita had asked for a divorce before the shooting, a detail mentioned in connection with the case. The Mesquite Police Department continued investigating, but investigators had not released a full motive.

Markeita’s death deeply affected her family and community. If anyone has information about Markeita, her movements that day, or the events leading up to October 18, contact the Mesquite Police Department.