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Cesar Peralta

Case from Houston, TX dated Jul 20, 2024

Victim Details

Cesar Peralta

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2024-07-20

20

Cesar

Peralta

07/07/2026

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On July 20, 2024, 20-year-old Cesar Peralta was fatally shot at the Thorntree Apartments near Uvalde Road in East Houston, Texas. Responding to reports of gunfire, Harris County Sheriff's deputies discovered Peralta in the apartment complex parking lot, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigations led to the arrest of 21-year-old actor Akili McDowell, known for his roles in television series such as "David Makes Man" and "Billions." Author ...
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  • khou.com: Sheriff: 20-year-old found shot to death in parking lot of northeast Harris County apartment complex
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    Wow, I still can't wrap my head around the whole situation with Cesar Peralta and Akili McDowell. Th... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how this tragedy has likely affected both families involved. It's not ev... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
    It's truly devastating to hear about the loss of such a young life like Cesar Peralta's. I can only ... ...Read More
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