Harris County Man Charged With Murder After Roommate Dispute Turns Deadly

HOUSTON, Texas — A dispute over apartment rent payments ended in a fatal shooting Tuesday night, leading to a murder charge against a Harris County man, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to an in-progress call at an apartment complex in the 7700 block of West Little York Road, near the Greater Inwood area, on June 9th. Upon arrival, they found a 26-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.

Deputies immediately began lifesaving efforts until emergency medical personnel arrived, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators identified the victim as 26-year-old Curtis Veazie.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, detectives learned that Veazie had become involved in an argument with two roommates before the shooting occurred.

The roommates were detained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Homicide detectives later determined the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute between roommates regarding apartment rental payments.

As a result of the investigation, detectives charged 29-year-old Elijah Walker, whose date of birth is listed as May 1, 1997, with murder in connection with Veazie’s death.

Walker was booked into the Harris County Jail.

The investigation remains ongoing.