Shaksha Powell, 31, was fatally shot on September 6, 2019, in a southeast Houston drive-by incident. She was walking near a vacant lot in the 5000 block of Idaho Street around 6 or 7 p.m. when an armed man approached and opened fire. Powell ran from the scene, but the shooter pursued her and shot her again, which resulted in her death.

Investigators say the gunman, later identified as 37-year-old Rashad Brown, was also killed at the scene. Police believe Brown may have been the intended target and that Powell was caught in the crossfire. The Houston Police Department’s homicide division and Crime Stoppers have been seeking witnesses and information.

No arrests or additional suspects have been named. The family and community have expressed grief and called for justice. If anyone saw the shooting or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.