Seventeen-year-old Jose Rodriguez was fatally shot on November 30, 2024, in the Alief neighborhood of southwest Houston. Rodriguez, a student at Alief Taylor High School, was walking on Caddo Lake Lane near Devonshire Drive, about a block from his home, when he encountered a vehicle at an intersection. Witnesses say he spoke briefly with people at both the passenger and driver sides before gunfire erupted. Multiple shooters are believed to have been involved, according to Sergeant Clint Ponder, after numerous shell casings were recovered. A handgun recovered at the scene was thought to belong to Rodriguez. Poor-quality surveillance video has so far prevented identification of the suspects.

A memorial was set up at the intersection but was vandalized on the morning of December 2; a neighbor estimated the damage occurred around 11:30 p.m. on December 1 based on surveillance footage. The memorial was rebuilt and the family held a vigil on the evening of December 2. As of December 2, 2024, no arrests had been announced and the Houston Police Department was asking the public for tips. If anyone saw or has footage from the area that night, can you share what you know?