Actor Akili McDowell, a TV actor whose credits include series âDavid Makes Manâ and âBillions,â is behind bars for his alleged killing of a 20-year-old man in Houston.
McDowell, 21, was charged with murder and theft and arrested last week, according to the Harris County jail database. Houston officials allege that McDowell is responsible for the death of Cesar Peralta in a July shooting.
âThis is an unfortunate situation and I am in prayer for Akili and those impacted by this tragedy. I respectfully have no comment at this time,â Jonell White, McDowellâs manager, said in a statement shared with The Times.
The Harris County Sheriffâs Office said deputies responded July 20 to an incident in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 13503 North Thorntree in northeast Houston. Police said in a statement that a man, later identified as Peralta, suffered gunshot wounds in the incident and was pronounced dead at the scene. McDowell allegedly fled the site of the shooting, police said.
McDowell was booked Aug. 1 and remained in jail Monday on $400,000 bond for the murder charge and $210 for the theft charge. He is due to appear in court Tuesday.
The investigation into McDowellâs alleged killing of Peralta is ongoing, police said.
McDowellâs TV credits also include âThe Astronaut Wives Club,â âChase the Lionâ and âI Am Athlete.â He has also starred in films including âThe Waterboyzâ and âCriminal Activities.â