De'Quan Markell Landry, a 23-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 29, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Born on March 23, 1999, De'Quan was a beloved member of his community in Crosby, Texas. He was known for his strong faith, having given his life to God at an early age. De'Quan's sudden and untimely death left a void in the hearts of his family and friends, who remember him fondly for his kind and loving nature.
On the morning of October 29, 2022, Houston Police
Department officers responded to a call for assistance from Houston Fire Department paramedics at a business parking lot located at 9101 Clinton Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered De'Quan inside a vehicle that was still running. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation into De'Quan's death quickly identified a suspect, Anthony Elijah Edwards, a 25-year-old male, who was subsequently arrested and charged with murder in the 179th State District Court.
The arrest of Anthony Elijah Edwards marked a significant development in the case. Edwards was taken into custody on November 1, 2022, just a few days after the fatal shooting. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division detectives, K. Heaverlo and A. Dudley, led the investigation, which revealed that Edwards was responsible for the shooting that claimed De'Quan's life. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but the swift action by law enforcement ensured that the suspect was apprehended and charged with the crime.
De'Quan's death has left a lasting impact on his family, friends, and the community. His obituary highlights the love and support he received from his family, including his mother, Chavia Mathews, and his father, Patrick Landry. De'Quan is also survived by his siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and his girlfriend, Aunique Green. The family held a gathering of family and friends on November 11, 2022, followed by a Celebration of Life on November 12, 2022, at The Source Church in Baytown, Texas. De'Quan was laid to rest at Earthman Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Baytown, Texas.
The legal proceedings against Anthony Elijah Edwards are ongoing, as the case moves through the judicial system. The community continues to mourn the loss of De'Quan Markell Landry, a young man whose life was cut short by a senseless act of violence. His memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, and his family remains hopeful that justice will be served for De'Quan.
