Ashanti Hunter, 32, was fatally shot on April 30, 2017, in the parking area of her North Harris County apartment complex while her three children watched. The shooting occurred during an argument with her boyfriend, Albee Lewis, who fired multiple times at Hunter in front of the children. Lewis fled the scene but was later arrested at a nearby hotel and charged with murder. He admitted to the shooting, saying he grabbed a gun during the argument and shot her unintentionally.

Hunter and Lewis had been together for five years, and neither family had been aware of problems in the relationship. The children, including Hunter’s biological daughter with Lewis, were described as deeply traumatized. Hunter’s mother, Debra Wright, said she had treated Lewis like a son and felt betrayed. The family said the case underscored the devastation domestic violence causes and that nothing will fully heal the children’s wounds.

Does anyone have information about Ashanti’s life in North Harris County or knew the family that could help fill in what led to that night?