On February 18, 2011, 25-year-old Jose Ramos-Garcia was shot and killed in the 7000 block of Bissonnet Street in Houston. Officers arrived about 11:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire and found Ramos-Garcia with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses saw a dark-colored vehicle speed away immediately after the shooting.

Investigators say the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute that escalated into violence. Despite extensive interviews and evidence collection, no suspects were immediately identified. Ramos-Garcia’s family and friends remembered him as a hardworking young man with career aspirations; his death increased concerns about violent crime in the area.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the dark-colored vehicle is urged to contact the Houston Police Department.