Nineteen-year-old Jaylon Fox was shot and killed in Houston’s Third Ward on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. The shooting happened at the intersection of Rosalie and Brailsport streets; officers arrived about 3:35 p.m. and found Fox in the street with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fox’s family confirmed he had recently become a father to a two-month-old infant. The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division is investigating, reviewing video footage and conducting interviews to identify the person Fox met and what led to the fatal encounter. No suspects or arrests have been announced.

Neighbors expressed frustration about frequent gunfire in the area and concerns about police presence and communication. If anyone has information about what happened at Rosalie and Brailsport on April 20, please contact investigators.