Akili McDowell, known for his roles in “Billions” and “David Makes Man,” has been arrested and charged with murder.

Cesar Peralta, 20, was shot and killed in the parking lot in Houston on July 20, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a post on Facebook. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived.

According to NBC, McDowell, 21, was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with murder and theft, online jail records show. He is being held on $400,000 bond on the murder charge.

His manager, Jonell Whitt, told The Associated Press: “This is an unfortunate situation and I am in prayer for Akili and those impacted by this tragedy.”

McDowell played David in the OWN television series “David Makes Man,” about a teenage prodigy who had to juggle growing up in a tough South Florida neighborhood and attending a magnet school for academically gifted students. It aired for two seasons.

He also had a recurring role in Showtime’s “Billions” as Savion Williams and appeared in the movie “The Waterboyz.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.