Akili McDowell, Actor From ‘David Makes Man,’ Charged With Murder

The actor known for starring on Oprah Winfrey’s ‘David Makes Man’ has been charged with fatally shooting Cesar Peralta.
Akili McDowell, Actor From ‘David Makes Man,’ Charged With Murder
Akili McDowell attends the IFP's 29th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York City on Dec. 02, 2019. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for IFP
Jessamyn Dodd
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“David Makes Man” actor Akili McDowell has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting a man to death. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting call and found an unresponsive male with gunshot wounds.

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, “On July 20, 2024, Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an incident that occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 13503 North Thorntree, near Wallisville and Uvalde (East Harris County). An adult male (possibly in his 20s) sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Suspect(s) fled the scene.”

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