Joseph Terrell McGowen, 48, was fatally shot at his Houston residence on July 22, 2020. Laws fled but was later identified by witnesses, arrested without incident, and charged with murder.

The case was handled by the Houston Police Department Homicide Division and brought to the 338th State District Court. McGowen’s death deeply affected his family and community and prompted the homicide investigation and prosecution.

Does anyone have information about McGowen, his movements that day, or witnesses who saw the altercation?