Alex Brookins, 22, was fatally shot on February 16, 2017, while walking near 5100 Yellowstone Boulevard in Houston. The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m.; witnesses heard multiple gunshots and residents later said they believed as many as twelve shots rang out. Brookins and his brother were walking in the South Union area near the corner of Yellowstone and Milart Street when at least two assailants drove by and opened fire. Paramedics pronounced Brookins dead at the scene after he sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

There were no immediate arrests and authorities initially reported no clear motive. Crime Stoppers offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests, and the Houston Police Department appealed to the public for help. The shooting was described as part of ongoing violence affecting that neighborhood. If anyone witnessed the attack or has information that could identify the shooters, please contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.