Adolphus AJ McKenzie, 17, was shot and killed outside his apartment at the Evolve Champions complex on T.C. Jester Boulevard in northwest Harris County, Houston, on the evening of November 3, 2024. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire around 9:30 p.m. and the sound of a vehicle speeding away. Deputies found McKenzie with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators found another male with a gunshot wound being treated at a nearby urgent care; that person was detained for questioning but no charges have been filed. Detectives say robbery is suspected as the motive and are seeking surveillance footage and other leads to determine whether McKenzie knew his assailant or assailants. The case is expected to be presented to a Harris County Grand Jury.

McKenzie’s mother, Melissa Gilbert, and his family held a balloon release and prayer vigil and set up a GoFundMe. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 221-6000. If anyone knew AJ or saw activity near Evolve Champions on November 3, can you help with information?