Dequan Ardoin, a 25-year-old male, was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, on October 13, 2017. The incident took place at approximately 1:50 p.m. on the 6800 block of London. Ardoin was among the victims involved in a shooting that resulted in multiple casualties. According to police reports, four suspects armed with guns arrived at the scene in a blue-colored Mazda. Following the attack, the suspects abandoned their vehicle and fled the area, continuing their escape by hijacking a dark green Kia Sedona at gunpoint. Fortunately, neither the woman driving the car nor her infant passenger was harmed during the incident.
The investigation into Ardoin's murder led to the identification and subsequent arrest of multiple individuals. Two of the suspects, DeAndre Watson and Mertroy Harris, were apprehended shortly after the incident in 2017. Later on, two more individuals, Marquis Erskin and Marcus Christopher, were identified and charged in connection with the shooting in 2019. All four suspects faced charges of murder and engaging in organized crime, and further investigations by the Houston Police Department provided evidence that linked them to the violent event. The case has underscored concerns about organized criminal activities and highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with such coordinated attacks.
The investigation into Ardoin’s death remained active, and authorities called on the public for assistance. The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers offered incentives for any information leading to the apprehension of all individuals involved. The tragic loss of Dequan Ardoin contributed to the increasing homicide statistics in Houston for that year, and the crime sparked continued dialogue about public safety and violent crime in the community.
