Daryal Garrett, a 51-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on October 15, 2017, at a child’s birthday party at his home in the 4700 block of Majestic on Houston’s northeast side. The elder Garrett was pronounced dead at the scene; his 24-year-old son, Daryal Garrett Jr., was also shot and taken to Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital in serious condition.

Witnesses described a possible suspect and detectives identified 18-year-old Marcus Rodgers, who was charged with murder in connection with the incident. The shooting happened about 6:40 p.m., and authorities described the attack as targeted; the motive and any relationship between Rodgers and the Garrett family have not been disclosed. Rodgers was reported as at large and police asked anyone with information to contact the Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.

The family has been left to grieve while investigators continue the case. If anyone was at the party or has information about Marcus Rodgers’ whereabouts, please share what you know with investigators.