Woman Wanted for Murder After Gas Station Shooting in Houston

On January 13, 2024, Houston Police Officers responded to a distress call from a passing motorist at 3821 Old Spanish Trail around 8:05 pm. The incident involved a 47-year-old man, Joseph Williams, who was found unresponsive near the gas pumps. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased upon arrival.

After further investigation and witness statements, authorities identified 35-year-old Shayla Monique Washington, also known as Shayla Monique Rugimbana, as the alleged shooter. Washington reportedly fled the scene in a silver Nissan Armada bearing Texas paper tags with the number 4544E98. A murder warrant has been issued for her arrest.

Law enforcement is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Shayla Monique Washington (Rugimbana) and gathering information related to this case. Individuals with relevant details are urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

UPDATE: On Wednesday (Jan. 17), officers with HPD North Division’s Crime Suppression Team arrested Washington and she was booked into the Harris County Jail.