Jake Mason, 17, was fatally shot on December 19, 2023, near Cypress Lakes High School in Katy, Texas. Mason, a former student, was waiting in his vehicle to pick up his girlfriend when an altercation with a group of individuals occurred; he was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation to identify those responsible.

On December 31, 2023, 35-year-old Brittany Breann Reese was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence, accused of attempting to conceal or destroy potential evidence related to the shooting; she was later released on bond. On January 29, 2024, a 15-year-old male was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Mason’s death; his identity has not been publicly disclosed because he is a juvenile. A memorial service was held for Mason and the community has continued to seek justice and discuss youth safety around schools.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the events leading up to it, please share what was seen or heard.