Juan Powell, 52, was found dead in a residential area of Houston on December 20, 2016. Authorities described his death as a homicide after he suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division led the initial investigation and worked to collect evidence, interview potential witnesses, and explore possible motives.

Limited eyewitness cooperation and sparse forensic leads have complicated progress in the case, and specialized units such as the Cold Case Squad have been mentioned as resources to re-examine the evidence if needed. Authorities emphasize the city’s high homicide volume and continue to seek community tips that could help identify those responsible.

If anyone has information about Juan Powell’s death or the events that evening, please come forward to assist the investigation.