Diontre Barnes, a 21-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on April 19, 2022, in Cypress, Texas. He was found inside a gray Dodge Challenger at the intersection of Rustic Lake Lane and Fry Road around 2 p.m., having suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Authorities say the group had been approached by a light-colored SUV from which an unknown assailant fired multiple shots; the shooting is believed to have happened earlier in the 19700 block of Swan Valley Drive and the vehicle was then driven to where Diontre was found.

Barnes was in the car with four other people who were not injured; they were taken in for questioning by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit. Investigators have said the attack was not road rage and is believed to be gang-related. Percy Nixon, a 17-year-old male, was taken into custody in connection with the shooting and the investigation remains active. If anyone knew Diontre, saw activity near Swan Valley Drive or Rustic Lake Lane on April 19, 2022, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.