On June 15, 2017, Alexander Ortega, age 22, was fatally shot outside an apartment complex at 712 Pinemont Drive in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred around 10:50 p.m., after which Ortega managed to drive away but ultimately stopped on North Shepherd Drive due to his injuries. He died at the scene from a gunshot wound.
The suspect, Quintella Zenay Williams, was identified through witness statements and a subsequent investigation.
She was charged with capital murder and arrested without incident by the Houston Police Department on August 14, 2018. Williams' arrest followed a thorough investigation that included a composite sketch released to the public to help identify her. The motive for the shooting, as well as further details about the relationship between Ortega and Williams, were not disclosed by authorities.
Houston police officers were initially alerted to the scene by a Houston Community College patrol officer who was flagged down by bystanders. Upon arrival, the officer discovered Ortega in a vehicle, where he had succumbed to his wounds. The homicide investigation was led by Detectives J. Young and E. Contreras from the Houston Police Department.
