Suspect Admits to Fatal Shooting in Cullen Park Apartment Complex

In response to a shooting call on December 10, 2023, at approximately 11:25 pm, Houston patrol officers arrived at the Cullen Park apartment complex located at 4700 Wenda Street.

The victim, later identified as 33-year-old Joshua Sanders, was found in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced Mr. Sanders deceased at the scene.

At the initial stage of the investigation, there was no known motive or suspect. However, further inquiry by law enforcement identified 40-year-old Alvin Dean Banion as the suspect in this tragic incident.

On Monday, December 18, Houston Police Department homicide detectives interviewed Banion, who is currently at an area hospital. During the interview, Banion admitted to his role in the shooting, citing a prior argument as the motive. Subsequently, he was charged in connection with the crime.