Kolten Orlen Howell, 19, of College Station, Texas, was shot and killed inside a home on Sara Drive on June 30, 2018. Born July 3, 1998, in Bryan, Texas, he is remembered by family and friends for his vibrant personality, infectious laugh, and loyalty to those close to him.

Investigators tied the shooting to a drug deal that went wrong. The suspect, 21-year-old David Edwards, was arrested and later pleaded guilty to murder in January 2020. Kolten’s death devastated his family and community and underscores the lethal consequences of drug-related violence.

If anyone knew Kolten, was in that neighborhood on the night of June 30, 2018, or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, please come forward.