Second Suspect Faces Judge in Houston Galleria Shooting

Second Suspect Faces Judge in Houston Galleria Shooting

Background & Incident Overview

On June 3, retired U.S. Marine Anthony Sanders, 30, was shot multiple times in a parking garage near the Houston Galleria. He was there with his fiancée and their 11-month-old child, responding to what they reported as harassment from a group of men in an elevator. Sanders stepped out to protect his fiancée and was tragically killed. houstonchronicle.com+10reddit.com+10reddit.com+10abc13.com+2houstonchronicle.com+2houstonchronicle.com+2

First Arrest: Marko Cinan

• Marko Cinan, 23, faced murder charges and is alleged to have struck Sanders’ vehicle with his Chrysler 300 and fired 10 rounds, hitting Sanders. houstonchronicle.com+3houstonchronicle.com+3click2houston.com+3

• Cinan is currently held on $1 million bond, with his next court date set for September 9. houstonchronicle.com

Second Suspect: Justin Guzman

• On June 30, 22-year-old Justin Guzman turned himself in and was charged with murder. houstonchronicle.com

• During his first court appearance Tuesday morning, it emerged Guzman may have had prior interactions with Sanders—court documents note “previous run-ins” between them. click2houston.com

• Bond has been set at $750,000, and Guzman is scheduled to return to court on July 2. reddit.com+9houstonchronicle.com+9fox26houston.com+9

Emerging Case Details

• Prosecutors allege Sanders approached the suspects after his fiancée was harassed. The altercation escalated when Cinan intentionally “brake‑checked” Sanders as he attempted to leave—prompting Sanders to exit the vehicle, at which point gunfire erupted. houstonchronicle.com+2abc13.com+2houstonchronicle.com+2

• Guzman reportedly claimed Sanders brandished a firearm during the confrontation, though no weapon was found on Sanders. houstonchronicle.com

Court Proceedings & Next Steps

• Guzman’s initial hearing focused on probable cause and bond considerations.

• Investigators are still reviewing footage and witness statements.

• Authorities have not ruled out additional charges if more evidence surfaces.

Community Context

This incident has drawn attention not only to a tragic altercation but also to the lack of security & surveillance in the parking structure—Sanders’ parents have publicly criticized the absence of cameras. houstonchronicle.com

✅ What to Watch For

• July 2: Guzman’s court appearance could shed new light on his role and reveal additional evidence or defenses.

• Ongoing investigative findings on interactions between suspects and the victim leading up to the shooting.

• Security improvements or policy changes at the Galleria in response.