De Mendez, age 13, was tragically killed on December 29, 2017, in Houston, Texas. The incident took place in the late evening when De was found fatally shot near a residential area. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred as De was outside in his neighborhood. The investigation into his death was initially met with challenges as there were no immediate suspects or witnesses who came forward with valuable information. Authorities reported that De suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The case remains an open investigation, with the Houston Police Department urging anyone with information to contact them. De’s family has sought justice for his death, appealing to the public to come forward with any leads that might help in identifying the shooter. Despite ongoing efforts, no significant breakthroughs have been made, and the case remains a part of the unsolved homicide files being reviewed periodically by Houston's Cold Case Squad.
