Alexander Jacob Lara was 17 when he was killed by gunfire on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Abilene, Texas. An obituary was published by McCoy Funeral Home. Early news reports indicated the shooting may have occurred in the nearby Hamby community and said a person described as the shooter was cooperating with investigators.

Law enforcement opened an immediate investigation. As of April 2025 no public announcements of arrests or charges have been made and the case remains unsolved. Few details about the circumstances of the shooting have been released.

If anyone knew Alexander, saw activity in the Hamby area that night, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward to local authorities.