Lawrence Williams, 47, was found shot to death on October 23, 2017, in Houston, Texas. His body was discovered in a parking lot on Caroline Street near a homeless encampment in Midtown after police responded to reports of gunfire; he was declared dead shortly after officers arrived.

The Houston Police Department opened an investigation but at the time no suspects had been identified and police had not obtained significant leads. Williams’s killing was one of many homicides during a year when the city faced a notable rise in violent crime, a trend that posed particular challenges in areas with vulnerable populations.

If anyone knew Williams, saw activity near the Caroline Street parking lot that night, or has information that could help investigators, the Houston Police Department seeks to hear from you.