Trent Butler was 32 when he was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, on June 20, 2016. The case is described as one of many unsolved homicides that year during a period of increased violent crime in the city. Limited information is available about the specific circumstances of Butler’s killing; no details about motive, suspects, or scene evidence are provided.

Houston Police Department units including the Homicide Division Cold Case Squad are stated to be handling unsolved cases like Butler’s and have urged anyone with information to come forward. Advances in forensic technology such as DNA analysis are noted as useful in other cold cases, but Butler’s investigation faces challenges from limited evidence or a lack of witnesses.

If anyone knew Trent, witnessed events around June 20, 2016, or has information that could help resolve his homicide, please contact Houston law enforcement.