Houston police announced the arrest of 22-year-old Daniel Michael Lewis Jr., the suspect charged in connection with a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of 37-year-old Anthony M. Aitken Jr. earlier this month. As reported by the City of Houston News, the shooting took place on the night of July 7, around 10:15 p.m. at an apartment complex located at 535 Seminar Drive.
The aftermath saw HPD officers responding to the distressing event, finding the male victim with gunshot wounds. Paramedics swooped in, taking the man to a hospital, only to have him tragically pronounced dead. The incident was originally logged under case number #088440125. Lewis Jr.'s capture came yesterday, after diligent investigative work by the HPD Homicide Division, specifically Sergeant A. Dudley and Detective K. Heaverlo.
Lewis Jr. has been charged with murder and is set to face the judicial process in the 496th State District Court. Alongside the announcement of his arrest, a photograph of the suspect was disseminated to the public domain by the Houston police.
In a confession that has accelerated the wheels of justice, Lewis admitted to playing a part in Aitken's death; it led the Harris County District Attorney's Office to accept murder charges against him. The HPD's North Belt Patrol tactical team is credited with the arrest, signaling an efficient coordination among law enforcement units in Houston, as mentioned by the City of Houston News.
Authorities are continuing their appeal for any additional information related to the case. Individuals with knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting are urged to connect with the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or to opt for anonymity by speaking with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
