Jasmine Marie Nicole Lozano was 17 when she was shot and killed in Odessa, Texas on April 10, 2020. Known as Jaz, she was born June 23, 2002, and raised by her adopted mother Bernalda Lozano. Family remembered her as loving and sweet; she enjoyed spending time with her niece, listening to music, liked the color red, chicken alfredo and big cats such as cheetahs and tigers.

Police say the shooting followed an argument with 17-year-old Chaviya Dewayne Crosby. Jasmine’s body was found in a bedroom. Crosby was arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder and tampering with physical evidence; he allegedly admitted to shooting her and to breaking the firearm into several pieces before disposing of it. Jasmine’s funeral was held April 17, 2020, at Ector County Cemetery in Odessa.

Anyone who knew Jasmine or has information about the case is asked to contact the Odessa Police Department or Odessa Crime Stoppers.