Rachel Lei Ann Creed, 49, was shot in the early morning of October 15, 2025, on the 2300 block of Tierra Rica in far East El Paso. El Paso police responded around 1:44 a.m.; she was taken to a local hospital and later died of her injuries. Detectives from the Crimes Against Persons Unit identified the scene and time and confirmed her death following transport.

Investigators say the shooting began after a 23-year-old man stepped outside to take out the trash and became involved in a confrontation; during the altercation he fired a handgun, striking Creed. Neighbors reported a block sealed off while officers canvassed doors for witnesses and video. Authorities released Creed’s name and age and said the 23-year-old was detained for questioning in the immediate aftermath, though no arrest or charges had been announced and the investigation remained active.

If anyone saw or recorded the encounter or has other information about what led from that errand to fatal gunfire, please share tips with investigators.