Houston, TX — A Houston man is facing assault charges after police say he deliberately targeted some of the city’s most vulnerable residents — filming the attacks and uploading the videos to social media.
The Houston Police Department confirmed the arrest of a suspect identified as Cayce, who is charged with assault causing bodily injury following an investigation into multiple incidents across the city.
According to authorities, Cayce allegedly used a high-powered, motorized water gun to spray homeless and disabled individuals during targeted encounters. Investigators say the attacks were not random — the suspect reportedly taunted victims during each incident while simultaneously recording the confrontations on camera.
The videos were then posted to social media, raising serious concerns among investigators about both the intent behind the attacks and the possibility of additional victims who have yet to come forward.
The case was investigated by HPD’s Major Offenders Division, with support from the Westside Crime Suppression Team — units typically reserved for serious and repeat-offense criminal activity. The involvement of these specialized units suggests investigators treated the case with significant urgency.
Police have not disclosed the total number of victims, the exact timeframe of the incidents, or which social media platforms were used to distribute the footage.
Advocates for Houston’s homeless and disabled communities have long raised alarms about targeted harassment, but cases involving filmed attacks uploaded for public viewership represent a growing and deeply troubling trend.
Authorities have not confirmed whether additional charges — potentially including hate crime enhancements — may be filed as the investigation continues.
The case remains active and open. Anyone with information related to this incident or who may have seen the videos circulating online is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
