Ibrahem Lawal, 61, was shot and killed in his garage at 11818 Spring Grove Drive in Houston on the night of August 14, 2017. Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots around 10:10 p.m.; Houston Police officers found Lawal dead at the scene and Houston Fire Department paramedics confirmed his death soon after arriving. Authorities say he appears to have been struck by gunfire exchanged between a nearby residence and a passing vehicle and was caught in the crossfire of an unrelated altercation.

No suspects were immediately identified and police asked the public for help. In June 2018 investigators released photos of two people described as persons of interest, but the matter remained unsolved and investigators said there were few leads. Lawal’s death is among several homicides from that period in Houston where limited witness cooperation and scarce evidence have hampered investigations.

If anyone saw activity near Spring Grove Drive on the night of August 14, 2017, or has information about the two persons of interest, contact the Houston Police Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.