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‘David Makes Man’ Star Akili McDowell Arrested for Murder in Houston


Harris county homicide investigators charged the 21-year-old with murder in the shooting death of Cesar Peralta on July 20.

McDowell, who portrayed ​​Savion Williams in two episodes of Billions, also starred in the series David Makes Man from Moonlight scribeTarell Alvin McCraney about a young prodigy finding his way out of poverty. Harris County police records show that at the time of his Aug. 2 arrest on suspicion of murder, McDowell was out on bond for a theft charge. Police said in their statement that the investigation is ongoing and members of the public with any information on the case are encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100.

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