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'David Makes Man' & 'Billions' Actor Akili McDowell CHARGED WITH MURDER in Texas | E! News
Akili McDowell, known for his starring role in David Makes Man, has been arrested and charged with murder in Houston, Texas, in connection with the shooting death of a man in the parking lot of an apartment complex last month.
McDowell, 21, was arrested and booked on Aug. 1 on murder and robbery charges, according to online records from the Harris County Sheriff's Office. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday on the robbery charge and Oct. 9 on the murder charge.
"On July 20, 2024, deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident that occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex located at 13503 North Thorntree, near Wallisville and Uvalde (East Harris County), according to a statement from Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Ed Gonzalez. "An adult male (possibly in his 20s) sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Suspect(s) fled the scene."
