Brandon Savoie, a 19-year-old white male from Katy, Texas, died on October 24, 2019. His death is tied to a violent episode that began with a drive-by shooting on December 8, 2018. On that date Brandon was in the passenger seat while the driver, Omarion Bailey, fired into another vehicle, striking a 7-year-old child in the backseat.

After the shooting Brandon attempted to hide the vehicle and remove its Vehicle Identification Numbers; he was later charged with tampering or fabricating evidence and was located and arrested. Bailey has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was awaiting arraignment. Investigators say Brandon and Bailey had an earlier altercation with the occupants of the attacked vehicle.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has been seeking information and Crime Stoppers offered a reward. Brandon’s death has deeply affected his family and the Katy community. Anyone who knew Brandon or has information about the December 8, 2018 shooting is asked to come forward.