POLICE Department

Update: Suspect Charged, Wanted in Toddler's Death at 6401 Ranchester Drive

August 13, 2021 - Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the death of a boy at 6401 Ranchester Drive about 5:30 p.m.  on December 31, 2020.

The suspect, David Ajanel Ixcayau (H/m, 20) is charged with murder in the 179th State District Court.  He is accused in the death of Wilson Cosigua, age 3.  Photos of Ixcayau are attached to this news release.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives R. Montalvo and E. Martinez reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child at the above address.  Upon arrival, they and Houston Fire Department paramedics found Wilson inside an apartment.  He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Further investigation led to the identification of Ixcayau as a suspect in this incident and he was subsequently charged for his role in Wilson's death. 

Anyone with information on his whereabouts or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. 

David Ajanel Ixcayau

David Ajanel Ixcayau

David Ajanel Ixcayau
David Ajanel Ixcayau

Update: VHS/KJS 8-13-21
KJS 1-4-20
Inc. #174299620

For additional information, please contact the HPD Community Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.