Layvon Suell, a 27-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed outside of Space Nightclub in Houston, Texas, on January 9, 2021. Suell, an up-and-coming entertainer and father of two young daughters, had just left the nightclub when he was approached by a man in a hoodie who pulled out a gun and shot him dead. The incident was one of five separate shootings that occurred in Houston within a span of six hours, resulting in the deaths of three people.
Suell's friends and family described him as charismatic, charming, loving, and caring, and they were devastated by his untimely death.
Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been made in connection with Suell's murder. Houston police have released composite sketches of two men wanted for questioning in the case. The first suspect, known as "Dope" or "Dope Boy," is believed to sell crack cocaine in Midtown and is known to carry a 9mm pistol. The second suspect, known as "Dope Fiend" or "KB," has a tattoo on his hairline. Both suspects are believed to hang out together and are originally from Houston's Third Ward. The police have not revealed a motive for the shooting, and Suell's friends have stated that he was not robbed during the incident.
Suell's family and friends have been actively seeking justice for his murder. On the anniversary of his death, they gathered for a vigil near the corner of McIlhenny and San Jacinto in Midtown, where Suell was killed. His mother, Monique Fountain, has been vocal about the immense pain she feels and has pleaded for anyone with information about her son's murder to come forward. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to arrests and charges in the case. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and Suell's loved ones continue to fight for answers and justice.
