Sunday Enilolobo, a 43-year-old Nigerian man, was tragically killed on October 1, 2017, in Houston, Texas. Enilolobo, a cab driver, was shot and dragged from his taxi by two individuals, Autuan Donell Knox and Kandis Boone. The incident occurred at a Stripes gas station on the North Freeway, where witnesses reported seeing Enilolobo being forcibly removed from his vehicle and shots being fired.
His body was later found partially outside the taxi in the parking lot of a vacant building.
Following the incident, both Knox and Boone were arrested and charged with capital murder. Knox, 31, and Boone, 25, were taken into custody the next day and appeared in court shortly after. During police questioning, Boone allegedly turned on Knox, revealing details of the crime. Investigators determined that Enilolobo had picked up Knox and Boone from a Wendy's on Greens Road and driven them to the gas station where the murder took place. Surveillance footage from inside the taxi showed Knox shooting Enilolobo while Boone was present in the backseat.
The case drew significant attention due to the brutality of the crime and the swift arrests of the suspects. Enilolobo's family, including his widow Rita, spoke out about the loss and the impact it had on their lives. The community rallied around the family, offering support and donations to help cover funeral expenses.
The investigation into Enilolobo's death highlighted the dangers faced by cab drivers and the importance of swift justice in cases of violent crime. The legal proceedings against Knox and Boone continued, with both facing serious charges and the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted.
