Christopher Chaisson Bedford was fatally shot on March 5, 2023, while seated in his vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 8415 Bucroft Street in Houston, Texas. Police say an assailant armed with an assault rifle approached and fired multiple shots; emergency responders pronounced Bedford deceased at the scene.

Houston Police later identified 27-year-old parolee Keivon Sharmon Howard as the suspect. Howard was arrested on March 23, 2023, and charged with murder in the 339th State District Court; the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles issued a warrant to revoke his parole. Authorities say the motive is unclear and have not disclosed any prior connection between Bedford and Howard, and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone knew Christopher Bedford, saw the parking lot at 8415 Bucroft Street that morning, or has information about what led to the shooting, please come forward.