Paloma The transgender woman found murdered at her Houston apartment on Saturday, Feb. 26, as been identified by a friend as Paloma, a member of the Houston-based trans rights group Organizacíon Latina de Trans en Texas, according to OutSmart magazine.
OLTT will hold a #JusticeForPaloma rally today (Thursday, March 4) at 4 p.m. at Houston City Hall. Paloma was found shot to death Saturday evening at her apartment by her boyfriend, who arrived about 8 p.m.
The door to her apartment was unlocked, and police said they found no sign of forced entry. Police said they believe she was killed sometime Saturday morning.
Houston police told OutSmart they are investigating the murder but have no motive or suspects at this time. Anyone with information is asked to HPD’s homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.