HOUSTON – A man has been charged with murder after authorities say he shot and killed another man during a child custody exchange in northeast Houston on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the shooting happened in the 12700 block of Blue Timbers Court.
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Investigators identified the victim as 36-year-old Marlon Sanders.
The suspect, identified as Gary Davis, 38, was arrested and charged with murder.
According to investigators, Sanders’ wife had previously been in a relationship with Davis while she was separated from Sanders. During that relationship, she had a child with Davis.
Authorities said the woman allowed the infant to stay with Davis for several days. When she and Sanders arrived to pick the child up, Davis allegedly rushed outside and shot Sanders while he was standing near his vehicle in the roadway.
Arrest update to Murder incident on Tuesday, 5/26, at the 12700 block of Blue Timbers Ct:
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 27, 2026
The deceased victim has been identified as Marlon Sanders (36). The defendant had been identified as Gary Davis (1/26/88)
The victim’s wife was involved in a relationship with the… pic.twitter.com/EV1WAJUPYN
No one else was injured during the shooting.
Deputies with Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office responded to the scene, and Sanders was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
HCSO detectives processed the scene and led the investigation. Davis was later taken into custody and booked into the Harris County Jail.