Keidric Jamal Jelks Jr., a 15-year-old 10th grader at Cy-Creek High School, was shot and killed on November 15, 2014, in northwest Houston alongside his father, Keidric Jamal Jelks Sr. The family lived in the home where the violence occurred. Keidric Jr. is remembered as friendly and fond of video games; his father worked for United Airlines.

Authorities say the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Danny Lee Neelys, forced entry into the home at gunpoint while searching for his estranged wife. When he did not find her, Neelys allegedly shot both Keidric Jr. and his father, then sexually assaulted Keidric Sr.’s wife before fleeing. Neelys was later located in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, apprehended by Mexican authorities and turned over to U.S. law enforcement; he faced two counts of capital murder and was held without bond. Family members of Neelys reportedly said his actions were provoked by his estranged wife, and Neelys did not cooperate with the investigation.

The killings left a deep impact on the family and community.