Juan Alvarez-Gomez was 40 when he was shot to death in Houston, Texas, on December 27, 2013. He was found dead after what investigators described as a violent altercation in a residential area; the motive was not clear in initial reports.

The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division handled the case and conducted follow-up investigations but struggled with limited leads and witness information. Specialized units within the division, including the Cold Case Squad and Gang Squad, have continued to review evidence as part of ongoing efforts to identify those responsible.

Anyone with information that could help resolve Alvarez-Gomez’s killing is urged to contact the Homicide Division.