MESQUITE, Texas — The Mesquite Police Department is actively investigating the homicide of 42-year-old Keisha Hillard, who was found dead from a gunshot wound on October 12, 2025, in the 2000 block of Avis Street. Authorities have identified 42-year-old Christopher Whitt as the suspect and are working with the United States Marshals Service to locate him.Officers responded to a welfare check at approximately 4:18 p.m. on the day of the incident, after being contacted by concerned family members of Hillard. Upon forced entry into the residence, Hillard was discovered deceased, according to the Mesquite Police Department.Whitt, who had been in a long-term relationship with Hillard…..