Charles Marshall Ransom III, 23, of Houston, was found shot to death on July 18, 2019, in a north Houston apartment in the 300 block of Highland Cross. Family and friends described him as strong, smart, generous, respectful and motivated to help others. He was engaged to Ronniesha Kearney and was the father of a son, Charles Marshall Ransom IV.

Investigators described the shooting as a targeted attack. On August 29, 2019, Devante Jackson, 24, was charged with murder in connection with Ransom’s death and has been identified as the suspect. The case drew attention to gun violence in Houston and has left Ransom’s family and community grieving.

If anyone knew Charles, his movements that day, or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.