Anthony Malachi Palacios, a 19-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on November 17, 2022, in Houston, Texas. He was born on March 4, 2003, to parents Ernesto Palacios and Amanda Key. Anthony was known for his patience and love for the elderly, and he enjoyed spending time outdoors, swimming, hunting, and playing basketball.
On the night of his death, Anthony was one of two victims found shot multiple times in the parking lot of a convenience store at 11575
Bissonnet Street. The other victim, Ivan Rojas, aged 29, also succumbed to his injuries. The suspect, Bradlyn Alex McKay, an 18-year-old male, was charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting. McKay was identified as the shooter through the investigation conducted by the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division.
In addition to the murder charges, there were also burglary-related incidents connected to Anthony's death. Two individuals, Ashley Palmer and Aaron Willis, were accused of burglarizing Anthony's apartment the day after his murder. Surveillance footage captured them breaking into the apartment and stealing electronics, including a PlayStation and a flat-screen television. Both Palmer and Willis were charged with burglary of a habitation.
The case remains under investigation, and the Houston Police Department continues to seek information on McKay's whereabouts. The community has been urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers with any relevant information.
Anthony Malachi Palacios' death has deeply affected his family and friends, who remember him as a loving and helpful individual. His funeral services were held on December 1, 2022, at Vazquez Funeral Home in Pasadena, Texas.
