Jesse Jerome Tryon Jr, an 18-year-old from Midland, Texas, was shot and killed in Odessa on January 25, 2020. Police responded that night to a 911 call about two gunshot victims at the Parkway Inn on East Highway 80; Jesse was found mortally wounded and another 18-year-old, Savion Cottrell, suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. Authorities described the shootings as occurring during a robbery and drug deal.

Multiple people were implicated in the incident. Jesiah Villescas, then 20, faced charges including felony murder, attempted capital murder, and manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance. Johnny Bryan Hernandez, then 17, was indicted on murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Johnathen Sanchez, a teenager, was charged with murder, attempted capital murder, and manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance.

Jesse was remembered by family and friends for his vibrant personality, love of music, and aspiration to be a rapper. Who knew Jesse or has information about what happened that night?