Carlos Alvarez, 37, was fatally shot on January 18, 2024, in the 6300 block of Tall Willow Drive in northwest Houston. Surveillance video shows Alvarez exiting a white car shortly before the shooting; as he walked toward his residence the same vehicle returned and a verbal confrontation followed. A neighbor who witnessed the incident said the driver, described as having curly hair and possibly driving a Lincoln MKZ, shot Alvarez in the chest. Neighbors attempted to help, but Alvarez died from his injuries.

Police describe the suspect vehicle as a white four-door Buick Verano that was missing the rear passenger side hubcap at the time of the shooting. The Houston Police Department Homicide Division and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help; a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to charging or arrest. No arrests have been made and the suspect remains unidentified. If anyone has information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.crime-stoppers.org, or via the Crime Stoppers mobile app.