Seventeen-year-old Jeffery Machado was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, on December 2, 2015. Authorities classified his death as a homicide.

Machado’s death came during a year of heightened violent crime in Houston, when numerous shootings, including drive-by incidents and gang-related altercations, drew scrutiny and stretched investigative resources. Crime Stoppers of Houston has appealed to the public for information, offering a reward and working with the Houston Police Department on the investigation. Investigations were ongoing and authorities expressed hope for leads that could bring closure to Machado’s family.

If anyone has information about the shooting or saw events around December 2, 2015, Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department may be able to use that information.