POLICE Department

Update: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 535 Seminar Drive

July 22, 2025 - Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred 535 Seminar Drive about 10:15 p.m. on July 7.

Daniel Michael Lewis Jr., 22, is charged with murder in the 496th State District Court. A photo of Lewis Jr. is attached to this news release.

The victim is identified as Anthony M. Aitken Jr., 37.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant A. Dudley and Detective K. Heaverlo reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex at the above address and learned a male had suffered at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital where doctors later pronounced him deceased.

Further information identified the suspect as Lewis and on Monday (July 21), he was arrested by HPD's North Belt Patrol tactical team.  Lewis subsequently confessed to his role in the death of Aitken and the Harris County District Attorney's Office accepted charges of murder against Lewis. 

Anyone with information in this case, is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Daniel Michael Lewis Jr.
Daniel Michael Lewis Jr.



Update: JKS/ECR   7-22-25
SOA/ECR    7-8-25
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200.