Joshua Brett Holbert, a 22-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Odessa, Texas, tragically lost his life on June 6, 2021. Joshua was born on August 31, 1998, and graduated from Permian High School in 2016. He worked as a general laborer and was well-loved by his family and friends.
Joshua's death occurred in the Sedona Ranch Apartments on Brownstone Road in Odessa. Police responded to a shots fired call just after 8 P.M. on that Sunday evening.
Upon arrival, they found Joshua with multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident was not considered random, and the Odessa Police Department launched an investigation.
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested the following morning in connection with Joshua's murder. The teenager was later charged with felony murder. The investigation revealed that the shooting was a result of a dispute, and the suspect was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder and an additional five years for tampering with evidence.
The community was deeply affected by Joshua's death, and his family held a celebration of life service on June 12, 2021, at the Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa. Joshua is survived by his parents, Terry Holbert and Charletta Washington-Holbert, and his siblings Amia, Teravious, and Mecora Holbert.
Joshua Brett Holbert's case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence on individuals and communities. His family and friends continue to remember him and honor his memory.
