Deondre Perkins, a 27-year-old African American male, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on April 25, 2021, in northwest Houston, Texas. The incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. in the 5800 block of Golden Forest Drive, near Antoine Drive. Deondre had arrived at an apartment complex to visit a friend when a black Cadillac Escalade pulled up, and someone inside the vehicle fired more than a dozen shots at him.
Deondre attempted to hide behind his vehicle but was ultimately struck by the gunfire and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The Houston Police Department obtained surveillance footage of the shooting, which showed two individuals inside the black SUV. The footage revealed that one shooter exited the vehicle to fire at Deondre, while the other shooter remained inside the SUV. The vehicle was seen speeding away from the scene shortly after the shooting. Investigators believe that multiple people may have witnessed the crime and have urged anyone with information to come forward to help solve the case and bring justice to Deondre's family.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Deondre Perkins' murder. The investigation is ongoing, and the Houston Police Department continues to seek leads and gather evidence to identify and apprehend the suspects responsible for this heinous act. The community has been encouraged to provide any information that could assist in solving the case and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
