Marc Alvin Thomas, a 43-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on October 19, 2019, in Houston, Texas. He was born on October 8, 1976, to Johnnie Alvin and Ocia Thomas. Marc was a beloved son, brother, and friend, and his sudden death deeply affected his family and community.
The circumstances surrounding Marc Alvin Thomas's death involved a confrontation with Harold Lawrence Walton, a 35-year-old male.
According to witnesses, the altercation began inside a residence at 7201 Rittenhouse Village Court and continued outside. During the confrontation, Walton shot Thomas, who was unarmed, and then fled the scene on foot. Walton was later arrested without incident in a northeast Houston motel parking lot on October 20, 2019.
Harold Lawrence Walton was charged with murder in the 174th State District Court for his involvement in Thomas's death. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, led by Sergeant C. Duncan and Officer B. Rothberg, conducted the investigation and apprehended Walton shortly after the incident.
The tragic loss of Marc Alvin Thomas has left a lasting impact on his family and friends, who continue to remember him fondly. His memory lives on through the love and support of those who knew him.
