On October 23, 2017, Anthony Ross, 47, was found shot to death at a homeless encampment under U.S. Highway 59 in Midtown, Houston. Police responded to reports of a shooting just after midnight and discovered Ross lying face-down outside a tent. He was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite the presence of others at the encampment, there were no witnesses who claimed to have seen or heard anything specific about the shooting, though some reported hearing between one
and three gunshots. At the time of discovery, no suspects or motives were known, and the investigation remained open with the police urging anyone with information to come forward.
The crime took place at approximately 12:50 a.m., and responding officers from the Houston Police Department began their investigation immediately upon arriving at the scene. Despite efforts from law enforcement, the case lacked substantial leads as there was no apparent confrontation, and no one had seen a shooter. The area, known to host a community of homeless individuals, was notably quiet during the incident, making it difficult to gather concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony that could lead to a suspect.
The homicide was part of an ongoing issue with violence in and around Houston's homeless encampments, adding to the growing number of unsolved cases in the city. Police continued to seek public assistance, hoping that someone might come forward with crucial information to help solve the case. The investigation into Anthony Ross's death remains unresolved, highlighting the challenges often faced by law enforcement when violent crimes occur in marginalized and underrepresented communities.
