Lee Kendra Childs, a 19-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on September 13, 2016, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred just one day before her 20th birthday. Childs was at her apartment in the Uvalde Ranch complex when the shooting took place. According to witnesses, a black Chevrolet Camaro with tinted windows stopped outside the apartment complex and fired multiple rounds aimed at the second-level apartment where Childs was located.
The shooter never entered the apartment, and Childs was found dead by her boyfriend when he returned home from work around noon. Childs was pronounced dead at the scene by the Houston Police Department.
The investigation into the murder of Lee Kendra Childs revealed that she was likely targeted. Social media speculation suggested that an ex-girlfriend of Childs' boyfriend might have been involved in the planning of the attack. Several tweets and posts allegedly belonging to the ex-girlfriend indicated threats and intentions to harm someone. Despite these speculations, the police have not confirmed any suspects or motives at this time. The Houston Police Department received a tip that led them to a black Camaro parked at the intersection of Noah and Scott Streets, but it has not been confirmed if this vehicle was involved in the shooting.
The case of Lee Kendra Childs remains unsolved, with no arrests made and no suspects officially identified. The investigation is ongoing, and the police continue to seek information that could lead to the apprehension of those responsible for her death. The tragic loss of this young mother has left her family and friends devastated, and her one-year-old daughter without a mother. The community continues to mourn her loss and hopes for justice to be served.
