Shaquille Wilson, 25, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of May 23, 2017, in Houston at the Linda Vista apartment complex in the 5500 block of Desoto Street. Police say the shooting occurred about 1:45 a.m. while Wilson was talking with acquaintances in the complex parking lot. Two unknown males approached the group, spoke briefly, then one produced a gun, yelled at Wilson and fired at least one shot. Both suspects ran away on foot through the back of the complex. Wilson was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital and died shortly after arrival.

Suspects were described as two Black males in their early twenties, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 170 to 180 pounds, wearing black clothing. Reports indicate the shooting may have followed an attempted robbery in which an assailant tried to take Wilson’s cellphone. The scene’s reportedly poor lighting, lack of surveillance cameras and uncontrolled access at the complex have been raised as contributing factors, and questions about possible negligence by property management have been discussed.

Anyone who has information about this killing is asked to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.