HOUSTON – An arrest has been made after police they say a homeless man died after being assaulted by another man in southwest Houston Tuesday.
The suspect has been identified as Mannly Devaughn Dolphus, 33. He is charged with aggravated assault, serious bodily injury.
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Additional charges are pending the victim’s cause of death, which will be determined by an autopsy.
What happened
The incident happened in the 10800 block of S. Post Oak Road.
According to Lt. Larry Crowson, the 56-year-old victim was walking in front of a business when he was allegedly approached by Dolphus, who then assaulted him.
Southwest and Homicide are at 10800 South Post Oak. Adult male deceased at the hospital. Investigation underway. 202 pic.twitter.com/sV9ZrBysBw
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 11, 2025
The victim fell to the ground and the suspect fled the scene.
Police say the victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.