Colencia Davidson, a 39-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on May 4, 2025, in Atascocita, Texas, a community near Humble. Davidson was ambushed outside her home on Upper Lake Drive late Sunday night. She had just returned from an evening out with friends when she was attacked. Authorities reported that she was shot multiple times, with the medical examiner later confirming she had suffered twelve gunshot wounds.
Davidson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators identified the suspect as 44-year-old Thomas Sonnier, Davidson’s ex-partner and the father of her children. Sonnier allegedly waited near the garage before ambushing Davidson as she arrived home. Surveillance footage reportedly captured Davidson running across the yard while being pursued and shot at by Sonnier. The footage also recorded the sound of multiple gunshots. Davidson had been in a physically abusive relationship with Sonnier, and the couple had recently separated. Authorities described their relationship as tumultuous and toxic.
Following the incident, law enforcement officials arrested Sonnier and charged him with murder. He was booked into the Harris County Jail, where he was held on a $1 million bond. During his court appearance, Sonnier was reportedly combative and refused to cooperate. He is scheduled to return to court in June. Davidson’s children, who were inside the home at the time of the shooting, were found unharmed. Several adult friends who were outside during the attack provided statements to investigators.
Davidson was employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Her death has sparked conversations about domestic violence, as authorities continue to investigate whether she had previously reported the abuse to law enforcement. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and local officials have urged anyone with information to come forward. Community members have expressed their grief and concern over the tragic loss, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence.
