Malachi Lopez, 20, was fatally shot on November 18, 2023, outside his apartment at the Cashel Springs complex, 14222 Wunderlich in north Harris County, Houston. The shooting happened about 10:30 p.m.; deputies found him with a gunshot wound and he was taken to a hospital in critical condition, where he died the following day. Family members say he had been waiting for a friend to pick him up and was able to call that friend after being shot; she then alerted his family and authorities.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating. No suspects have been identified and the motive is unclear. Investigators are reviewing security footage and other evidence as they seek leads. The family is asking the public for information and authorities encourage anyone with tips to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (713) 274-9100 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-TIPS (8477); callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $5,000.

If anyone was in the area of Cashel Springs around 10:30 p.m. on November 18 and saw anything unusual, can you share what you remember?