Billions actor Akili McDowell, 21, arrested and charged with murder two weeks after victim Cesar Peralta’s body found
BILLIONS actor Akili McDowell has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting last month.
McDowell, 21, allegedly shot and killed Cesar Peralta, 20, in the parking lot of a Houston apartment complex on July 20, according to police.
He's also charged with theft of over $100 but less than $750, the record shows. His bond for the theft is $210.
The misdemeanor charge came in July 2023 when McDowell allegedly stole a pair of headphones, according to records.
Documents say McDowell was “charged with murder while on bond for theft.”
McDowell’s manager, Jonell Whitt, told that this is “an unfortunate situation."
"You don't have to settle for what everybody may think you're going to be," McDowell said at the time.
“He just wants to be there for his mom," David told the outlet about the series.
"She doesn’t gotta worry about David. That’s what he wants. David’s gonna do his job - David gonna get things done. And I felt that way in my life as well.”
McDowell is set to appear in court on August 6 for the theft charge and on October 9 for the murder charge.
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He has a court date appearance scheduled on August 6 for the theft charge and an additional date on October 9 for the murder charge.
Gonzalez asks anyone with information to contact the local homicide unit at 713-274-9100 as the investigation into Peralta's death is still ongoing.