A rent dispute between two East Houston roommates turned deadly, and now one man is charged with murder, according to Harris County deputies.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 26-year-old Curtis Veazie and named 29-year-old Elijah Walker as the suspect. Investigators say the confrontation grew out of an ongoing disagreement about apartment rental payments. Walker was taken into custody and booked into the Harris County Jail, officials said.
Arrest update: The deceased victim was identified as Curtis Veazie (26) and the defendant as Elijah Walker (5/1/97). Homicide detectives determined the incident stemmed from an on-going dispute between two roommates regarding apartment rental payments. Detectives charged Walker with murder in the shooting death of Curtis Veazie. Walker was booked in Harris County Jail.
— Harris County Sheriff's Office (@HCSOTexas) June 10, 2026
Details From the Sheriff’s Office
In a social media post from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, homicide detectives said the shooting was tied to an ongoing dispute between two roommates over apartment rental payments. The post states that Walker’s date of birth is May 1, 1997, and confirms Veazie’s name and age.
Investigators said Walker has been charged with murder in Veazie’s shooting death and is being held in the Harris County Jail. The sheriff’s office did not offer additional detail about the motive beyond the rental disagreement, nor did it reference any court filings in the post.
Legal Status and Potential Penalties
Under Texas law, murder is classified as a first-degree felony. A conviction can carry a potential sentence of five to 99 years or life in prison. The definition of murder and the punishment range for first-degree felonies are outlined in the Texas Penal Code.
What’s Still Unclear
Authorities have not publicly released the exact location of the shooting, any bond amount, or detailed charging documents in the sheriff’s post. Court records and a formal charging instrument are typically filed and posted later. This story will be updated as Harris County court filings or additional statements become available.
