Dominique Kish, a 22-year-old from El Paso, Texas, was shot and killed on July 15, 2014, during what investigators say was a drug deal gone wrong in Northeast El Paso. The El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons unit handled the investigation but the case remains open.

Daniel Sanders, 39, was arrested and charged with Dominique’s murder. Prosecutors’ theory was that Sanders killed Dominique after being sold what he believed was fake crystal meth during the transaction. The prosecution’s case was largely circumstantial: no murder weapon was recovered and no direct physical evidence tied Sanders to the shooting. On October 18, 2016, Judge Sam Medrano found the prosecution had not proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and acquitted Sanders of the murder charge. Sanders remained in custody on separate charges tied to the incident, including tampering with evidence and drug offenses.

The fatal shooting and the lack of a proven perpetrator leave questions for the community and Dominique’s family. If anyone has information about the July 15, 2014 shooting or the people involved, please come forward.