Christopher Marquis Jordan, a 26-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on August 16, 2020, in Houston, Texas. He was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment at 7402 Calhoun Road. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. that day.
Following the shooting, the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division launched an investigation.
Witnesses reported that there was a disturbance in the apartment which escalated into a shooting. The resident of the apartment left and called 9-1-1. Further investigation revealed that Jordan was dating the sister of the suspect, Roy Lewis, Jr. Lewis went to the apartment to check on his sister and got into a verbal altercation with Jordan. The argument escalated, and Lewis shot Jordan.
On August 19, 2020, Roy Lewis, Jr., a 21-year-old male, was arrested and charged with murder in the 180th State District Court. Lewis admitted to his role in Jordan's death during an interview with investigators. He was out on bond for a prior aggravated robbery incident at the time of the shooting.
The case highlights the tragic consequences of escalating domestic disputes and the importance of conflict resolution. The legal proceedings against Roy Lewis, Jr. continued as the justice system sought to hold him accountable for his actions.
