Teno Tavares Baltrip, known as Trip, was fatally shot on March 7, 2007, in Houston. Officers found the 26-year-old in his car at Crestmont Village Apartments, 5638 Selinsky, around 8:45 p.m.; he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing a black male running from the vehicle immediately after the shooting, but no suspect has been identified.

Marijuana was found scattered around Baltrip’s vehicle, and investigators noted evidence suggesting the shooting may have followed a drug-related robbery, though the motive remains unclear. Baltrip worked as a record producer for City Slikkaz; funeral services were held at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church on March 14, 2007. Any tips that could help clarify what happened or identify the person seen running are sought by police.