Christian Linares, 21, was fatally shot during an apparent carjacking just after 1:30 a.m. on October 23, 2011, at the Shadow Ridge Apartments in the 12200 block of Old Walters Road in north Harris County. The assailants then stole the vehicle he was driving and left him bleeding; Linares was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital and pronounced dead.

Linares was a minister and musician active in several Houston congregations and is survived by his wife and two daughters. Authorities described the suspects as black males, believed them to be armed and dangerous, and sought public help identifying them and locating the stolen vehicle, a silver 2012 Chrysler 300 sedan with chrome rims and Texas plate DS1-L815. A prayer vigil was held afterward as community members called for the suspects to be found.

Anyone who knew Linares or has information about the shooting, the stolen Chrysler, or the identities of the men involved is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.