Viola Pickney, 33, was found dead in a vacant field in Houston’s Fifth Ward on September 4, 2016, with an apparent gunshot wound. The Houston Police Department responded and investigated her death as a homicide.

Authorities arrested Bobby Bell, also known as Bobby Clarence Wooten, age 58, later the same day and charged him with murder in the 338th State District Court. The charges were filed after police linked him to the scene and the fatal shooting.

The case drew attention in a neighborhood working to improve safety and quality of life.

If anyone knew Viola, saw activity in the Fifth Ward on September 4, 2016, or has information about the case, please share what you know.