Marcesa L. Lewis, a 41-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 11, 2021, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at a gas station located on the Southwest Freeway. According to reports, Lewis was found in the driver's seat of a crashed vehicle at the west edge of the parking lot, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the abdomen.
He was transported to Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation revealed that Darius Tyrese Castille, a 22-year-old African American male, was the primary suspect in the shooting. Castille allegedly exited a white Chevrolet Malibu, struck Lewis in the head with a pistol, and then shot at him. Lewis, in turn, fired back at Castille, who was also struck by gunfire. Castille was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest and remained hospitalized at the time of the investigation. Upon his release, he was to be booked into the Harris County Jail.
The white Chevrolet Malibu, believed to be occupied by three unknown suspects, fled the scene after the shooting. The Houston Police Department urged anyone with information on the individuals who fled in the vehicle or any details related to the case to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.
Castille was charged with capital murder in the 180th State District Court for his role in the fatal shooting of Marcesa L. Lewis. The case was handled by the Harris County District Attorney's Office, and the investigation was conducted by the HPD Homicide Division. The tragic death of Marcesa L. Lewis highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and the need for continued efforts to address and prevent such incidents in the community.
