Messiah Justice Marshall was a 10-month-old African American boy who was shot and killed on June 14, 2017, in southwest Houston. He was in his father Nigel Marshall’s arms during a walk outside the Nob Hill Apartments when three men approached and began firing multiple rounds. Despite the father’s attempts to shield him, at least one bullet struck the baby; Messiah died at a nearby Valero gas station.

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Assistant Chief Troy Finner were involved in the investigation. Investigators said the shooting may have been retaliation for a prior altercation involving the father and could have been gang-related. Hundreds attended a citizen’s meeting about safety in the area, and the family set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.

Anyone who knew Messiah, Nigel Marshall, or who has information about the June 14, 2017 shooting in the Nob Hill Apartments area is asked to come forward.