Lahomer Anderson, a 43-year-old African American woman, was fatally shot in South Oak Cliff, Texas, in the early hours of June 30, 2014. She was pronounced dead at the scene and local authorities opened a homicide investigation into the violent incident in a neighborhood described as having high crime rates.

Police identified and questioned several people during the inquiry. A 22-year-old man named Alonzo Green was arrested soon after; officers reportedly found blood on his shoes and a firearm in his possession that was later tied to the shooting. Green allegedly confessed, saying the killing followed a heated argument over a mutual acquaintance. He was charged with first-degree murder and convicted by a jury, with the defense arguing self-defense.

The investigation also uncovered other criminal activity in the area, and additional arrests were made on drug and weapons charges. Anderson’s death prompted calls for greater efforts to address violence in the community.