18-year-old charged with capital murder after woman killed during robbery in Heights Court records show 18-year-old Darius Dewayne Hall faces three felony charges
West 20th Street, Houston, Texas (OnScene, KPRC)
HOUSTON – The man accused of fatally shooting a woman in the Heights
Houston Police
The chase ended at an apartment complex where the suspect barricaded himself inside the property. He was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff.
According to Harris County court records, Hall faces three felony charges: capital murder, evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with physical evidence.
Court records identified the victim as Marietta Allison.
Hall is due in court for a preliminary appearance on Monday at 9 a.m.
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About the Author Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas (KXXV), Las Vegas, Nevada (KTNV), and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.
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