Melinda Bibbs, a 60-year-old African American woman, was killed on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019, in Houston, Texas. She had planned to spend the evening watching movies with her 30-year-old daughter, Ebony, and an infant granddaughter. Five minutes before midnight, shots were fired through the home’s window; Melinda was killed and Ebony was critically wounded. The baby was unharmed.

Investigators linked the shooting to an earlier altercation between Ebony and her ex-boyfriend, Antonio Williams, 36. Williams, described in the case as a repeat violent offender with prior felony convictions including felon in possession of a weapon, was charged with Melinda’s murder. His bond was set at half a million dollars and later reduced to $115,000, which he posted.

Melinda’s family described her as beloved and the life of the party, and they continue to seek justice for her death. If anyone knew Melinda, her daughter Ebony, or has information about the events that night, please come forward.