POLICE Department

Update: Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting at 4831 North Shepherd Drive

April 22, 2021 - A suspect charged and wanted in the fatal shooting of a man at 4831 North Shepherd Drive about 3 p.m. on April 11 is in custody.

The suspect, Jamarcus Renard Toliver (b/m, 32), is charged with murder in the 185th State District Court. He is accused in the death of Joseph Lewis, 38.  

A booking photo of Toliver is attached to this news release.  

HPD Homicide Division Detectives E. Martinez and L. Palma reported:

Mr. Lewis and Toliver drove into the parking lot of the motel at the above address and got into a confrontation.  At some point, Toliver (in the driver's seat) fired shots at Lewis, striking him, as he sat in the passenger seat.  Toliver pushed Lewis out of the car and ran over him as he fled the scene.

Further investigation led to Toliver's whereabouts and, on Tuesday (April 20), he was taken into custody at his residence without incident.

Jamarcus Renard Toliver
Jamarcus Renard Toliver

Update: VHS/JFC 4-22-21
JFC/KJS 4-12-21
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For additional information, please contact the HPD Community Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.