Akili McDowell, known for his roles in “David Makes Man” and “Billions,” was arrested in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Cesar Peralta in Houston last month. Peralta was shot and killed in a parking lot, and McDowell was charged with murder and theft. His manager expressed prayers for McDowell and those impacted by the tragedy. Details surrounding the murder are unclear, but witnesses reported a physical altercation before the shooting. McDowell played David in “David Makes Man,” a series about a teenage prodigy navigating life in a tough neighborhood and a magnet school. He also appeared in “Billions” and “The Waterboyz.” McDowell is being held on a $400,000 bond.
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Actor from ‘David Makes Man’ and ‘Billions’, Akili McDowell, faces murder charges
