Alexus Mares, a 20-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on August 20, 2017. The incident occurred outside Chula's Sports Cantina near Willowbrook Mall, where Alexus was celebrating her birthday with friends. The altercation began inside the sports bar and escalated into a shootout in the parking lot. Alexus's boyfriend's best friend was also shot and critically injured during the incident.
The family believes that Hurricane Harvey, which struck Houston shortly after the shooting, hampered the investigation and diverted attention from the case.
Despite the passage of time, no arrests have been made in connection with Alexus Mares's death. The Houston Police Department released surveillance photos of three persons of interest shortly after the shooting, but there have been no significant developments since then. The case is currently considered a cold case, and the family continues to plead for justice. They have been active in the media, seeking information and urging anyone with details to come forward. The family marked what would have been Alexus's 21st birthday, praying for closure and justice.
The investigation revealed that there were as many as three shooters involved in the incident. It is also possible that someone within Alexus's group of friends fired shots, and she was caught in the crossfire. The family remains frustrated with the lack of progress in the case and continues to push for answers. The HPD encourages anyone with additional information to contact them, as the case awaits a grand jury decision. The family hopes for some resolution and justice for Alexus Mares, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short.
