On October 12, 2016, 19-year-old Joel Cruz was found lying in the street on McNeil Street in North Houston with fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of 36-year-old Ronald Craig Jones, who was charged with Cruz’s murder.

The case highlights ongoing challenges for law enforcement addressing violent crime in Houston.

If anyone saw activity on McNeil Street that evening or has information about Joel’s last known movements, please come forward.