Donald Lapointe was 28 when he was shot and killed on the night of September 24, 2012, in Houston, Texas. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire and found Lapointe critically injured outside a residential area; emergency responders could not save him. Police cordoned off the scene, collected forensic evidence, and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and leads.

Early investigators thought Lapointe may have been targeted, but the motive remained unclear. Progress was hampered by limited concrete evidence linking a suspect to the shooting and by a lack of cooperation from potential witnesses. The case remains unsolved and has had a lasting impact on Lapointe’s family and the community.

If anyone knew Donald, saw activity near the scene that night, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.