Demarco Marco Ewing, 31, was fatally shot near a taco truck at Richmond Avenue and Dunvale in Houston around 1:30 a.m. on July 3, 2024. Surveillance footage shows a white car pulling up, an occupant exiting the passenger side and firing multiple shots that struck Ewing in the neck; he died at the scene. A photo of Ewing’s body was later sent to his girlfriend’s phone after someone alerted her via Snapchat that someone was looking for him.

Ewing’s mother, Stacie McKnight, described him as a respectful, intelligent entrepreneur who ran a car detailing business and was a devoted father of three. The Houston Police Department arrested 24-year-old Rontreyvius Wooten and charged him in connection with the murder; investigators say the surveillance video has been pivotal. McKnight criticized poor communication from authorities and urged anyone involved to come forward. Community members say the taco truck is a popular, busy spot and the shooting has raised safety concerns.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-223-TIPS.