A dispute over a truck key fob in Cypress, Texas ended with a locksmith allegedly staring down the barrel of a handgun, according to court records, and the man accused of pointing it is former NFL defensive tackle Raekwon Davis. The 29-year-old, who most recently played for the Indianapolis Colts, was arrested Thursday and booked into Harris County jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The bizarre chain of events traces back to August 29, when an employee of a mobile vehicle detailing business cleaned Davis' white Ford F-350 in Cypress and left the truck's key inside a work van, according to Chron. The alleged victim in the case texted Davis about replacing the misplaced key and then hired a locksmith to program a new one, but a programming issue with the key fob left the truck unable to start, according to court documents cited by the outlet.
The victim also hired an Uber courier to return the original key, and the courier eventually dropped it off at the white truck, per the same account. But the situation escalated the following evening when the victim and the locksmith arrived at Davis' home around 6:30 p.m. on August 30 to sort out the malfunctioning fob.
Allegations of Choking and a Handgun Pointed at a Locksmith
According to the criminal complaint, Davis pushed the victim to the ground, backed him into a fence, and choked him, leaving him struggling to breathe as Davis squeezed his throat. The victim told investigators he escaped from Davis' hold, and he said Davis also hit him in the chest during the confrontation, court records state.
Court records further allege that Davis possessed a black Glock handgun that had been given to him by a person living with him, and that he pointed the weapon at the locksmith, telling him to look away or keep working. The victim told investigators he interpreted the gun being pointed at him as a direct threat against his life, according to the complaint detailed by the same report.
Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a second-degree felony carrying a punishment range of two to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Texas law defines a deadly weapon broadly enough, per FindLaw, that simply pointing a firearm during a confrontation can satisfy the statute even if no shots are fired and no one is physically injured.
A Once-Promising NFL Career That Recently Stalled
Davis was charged in the 338th District Court of Harris County, a criminal trial court presided over by Judge Michele Oncken, who took the bench in January 2025, according to Ballotpedia. A felony bail order filed on September 4 in Harris County temporarily denied Davis bail pending a hearing, after a magistrate found probable cause had previously been determined and marked personal bond as not eligible.
Davis has not played in the NFL since 2024. The Miami Dolphins selected him 56th overall in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Alabama, and he went on to appear in 80 career games with 48 starts, recording 144 tackles and two sacks across five seasons with Miami and Indianapolis. He signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Colts in March 2024 but was released by the team in March 2025 to save salary-cap space, having played all 17 games that season in a reserve role without a single start.
Davis' college career was far more decorated, including a first-team All-SEC selection in 2017 and a College Football Playoff National Championship with Alabama in January 2018. That same August, before his sophomore season, Davis was treated at a hospital for a minor gunshot wound to his right leg after an incident outside a bar in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, according to Sports Illustrated.
What Happens Next in Harris County Court
Chron reported that it reached out to Davis' attorney for comment on the allegations. It remains unclear whether prosecutors will present the case to a grand jury for indictment or how the defense will respond to the choking and firearm allegations laid out in the complaint.
Felony assault cases in Harris County don't always make it to trial. Judicial data compiled by the Texas Office of Court Administration shows that roughly 59 percent of felony assault cases filed in Harris County courts ultimately end in dismissal due to evidentiary problems or witness cooperation issues, a trend Hoodline has previously reported on in other local felony assault cases. Whether this case follows that pattern will depend on the outcome of Davis' pending bail hearing and any further findings from the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
