Tyrese Franklin was 17 when he was fatally shot on May 26, 2017, in Spring Branch, Texas. He was a recent graduate of San Antonio Leadership Academy (March 2017) and active in varsity football, lacrosse and wrestling; friends and family remembered his drawing, skateboarding, video games and his infectious smile.

On the night of the shooting Tyrese was a passenger in a Nissan Sentra. Around 11:30 p.m. a suspect fired a handgun in the 10300 block of Rebecca Creek Road. The vehicle later went to the 3300 block of Tanglewood Trail, where Tyrese was pronounced dead. An autopsy was completed May 30, 2017, and the Comal County Sheriff’s Office identified parties involved, but no arrests were confirmed at the time.

Tyrese’s death left a lasting impact on his family and community. If anyone knew Tyrese, saw activity in those neighborhoods that night, or has information about the shooting, please share what can help the investigation.