Layandre Fontenot was 18 when he was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, on July 5, 2017. The shooting occurred in an area that had seen several other violent incidents, and Fontenot’s death came amid a year of rising homicides in the city.

Details about the specific circumstances of the shooting and whether any suspects had been identified are limited. The case formed part of a larger investigative push by Houston authorities to confront high rates of violent crime and to enlist community help in ongoing investigations.

If anyone knew Layandre, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could assist investigators, please share what you know with the Houston authorities.