On April 4, 2023, at about 3:10 a.m., officers found 54-year-old Monica Navarre lying on a sidewalk at an apartment complex on 7901 Leonora Street in southeast Houston with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite medical attention she was pronounced dead at the scene. Neighbors knew her as Snow.

Investigators say Navarre was armed and became engaged in a shootout with two assailants who attempted to rob her. The suspects were identified as 23-year-olds Carlos Enrique Colón López and Josué David Ayala. Colón López was arrested on April 5, 2023, and charged with murder. Ayala was charged as well but remained at large; authorities released surveillance photos and asked the public for help locating him.

The incident drew renewed attention to gun violence and gang activity in the area and prompted increased law enforcement response.

If anyone knew Monica, saw activity at the Leonora Street complex that morning, or can help locate Ayala, please contact the Houston Police Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.