Simone McNair, 24, was shot and killed on August 24, 2008, while standing on the balcony of her apartment at 10910 Gulf Freeway in Houston at about 1:40 a.m. She was speaking on her cell phone when an unidentified Black male approached; witnesses heard an argument, and the man robbed her, taking belongings including the phone, then shot her in the head, killing her instantly. The suspect then fired at a witness before fleeing. He was described as a Black male about 5 feet 7 inches tall, 165–175 pounds, wearing a black long-sleeved hoodie, long blue jean shorts, and black tennis shoes.

The Houston Police Department sought the public’s help and Crime Stoppers offered up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. The killing was one of four homicides in Houston that weekend and remains under active investigation. If anyone has information that could identify the shooter or aid the case, please contact the police or Crime Stoppers.