William Eric Law, 29, was shot and killed outside his Houston apartment on May 22, 2020, after an earlier argument and physical confrontation with a large group at a neighboring unit. Law was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The Homicide Division opened an investigation with no known suspect initially.

Police later announced arrests. On August 19, 2020, Davion Jamal Shorter and Marqis Pruitt, both identified as African American men, were arrested and charged with murder and felon in possession of a weapon in connection with Law’s death. The shooting drew community attention to local violence and the need for peaceful conflict resolution.

If anyone knew William, witnessed the May 22 events, or has information about the shooting, please share what you can with investigators.