DeMarkris Jones, a 26-year-old African American man from Houston, Texas, tragically passed away on February 19, 2019. He was found shot to death inside his home in the Almeda area of Houston, along with his roommate, Darrell Minifee, who was 25 years old. The two men were discovered by a family member who had gone to check on them after not hearing from them since Sunday night.
The family member saw them lying lifeless on the living room floor through a window and called for help.
Houston Police Department homicide detectives were called to the scene and determined that the deaths were a result of a double homicide. There were no signs of forced entry or struggle, and nothing appeared to be stolen from the home. Investigators found four shell casings inside the home but did not locate a firearm. The case remains unsolved, and no suspects have been identified.
The investigation into the deaths of DeMarkris Jones and Darrell Minifee continues, with detectives working to gather more evidence and identify potential suspects. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of these young men, and their families are seeking justice for their untimely deaths.
