Christopher Rodriguez Lara, 18, was shot and killed the night of June 12, 2025, in the 17000 block of Butte Creek Road in north Harris County. Deputies arrived about 10 p.m. to reports of a shooting and found him suffering from gunshot wounds; investigators described a household argument that escalated after tensions over rent and turned deadly near Kuykendahl and FM 1960.

Detectives quickly identified 21-year-old Angel Gomez Montañez, who had been staying at the residence, as the person wanted in the killing. Authorities said Montañez returned to the home after the dispute and opened fire. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office sought tips as a manhunt unfolded, and within days Montañez was taken into custody and charged with murder.

Family and friends marked June 12, 2025, as Christopher’s date of death while investigators prepared the case for prosecutors. If anyone was at the home that night or has information about the argument and events that followed, please come forward.