Cristhian Zelaya, 30, was fatally shot on February 25, 2024, in Houston. After sustaining gunshot wounds at an unknown location, Zelaya drove to a gas station in the 10400 block of Veterans Memorial Drive in northwest Harris County and contacted his family, who then alerted authorities. Deputies found him seated in the driver’s seat of his black vehicle; he was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation but has not identified the shooting location, any suspects, or made arrests. The case remains open and investigators are asking the public for information. Online memorials and community condolences have appeared while family and neighbors wait for answers.

If anyone saw Zelaya or his vehicle around Veterans Memorial Drive on February 25, or has information about where he was shot, please share what you know with investigators.