Austin Balogun was 19 and living in Cypress, Texas, when he was killed on July 5, 2018. Two men entered his home that day with the intent to rob him; one, identified as Jordan Isaiha Lopez, held Austin at gunpoint in his bedroom. Austin managed to grab a gun and shot Lopez in the hand, but Lopez then shot and killed Austin before fleeing.

Investigators later reported Lopez had been out on bond for a prior home invasion and had removed a court-ordered ankle monitor before this incident. The Harris County authorities prosecuted the case and Lopez was sentenced to 35 years for Austin’s murder. The shooting raised questions about monitoring of defendants released on bond and the safety risks posed to victims and communities.

If anyone knew Austin, saw activity at his home on July 5, 2018, or has information about the events that night, please share what is known.