Police said the victim was discovered with a stab wound in a Midtown garage.
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police have arrested Damen Jerome Lee, 46, on a murder charge after his brother, 53-year-old Henry Lee, was found fatally stabbed in a vehicle Sunday in Midtown.
The arrest followed a three-day investigation that began with a suspicious vehicle call inside a parking garage on Crawford Street. Police said the victim was in the backseat when officers arrived and that first responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
Houston police said patrol officers responded about 3:30 p.m. May 17 and found Henry Lee with a stab wound. At first, investigators had not publicly identified a suspect. On Tuesday, police released images of a man they called a person of interest and said he had been walking northbound on Crawford Street. The man was described as wearing a dark hoodie and khaki pants.
Police later said officers located and detained the man from the images. He was identified as Damen Lee. Homicide detectives interviewed him, and he was then charged and arrested. Police have not released a motive, a detailed account of the moments before the stabbing or information on any possible weapon.
The case drew attention because the victim was found inside a vehicle in a public garage in Midtown, a dense area just south of downtown. The location includes parking tied to nearby businesses and residences, and the discovery came during daylight hours. Police have not said whether surveillance video from the garage or nearby streets was part of the case.
The murder charge starts the next phase of the case in the criminal courts. A judge is expected to address custody status, bond and future hearing dates. Houston police homicide detectives remain the lead investigators, and prosecutors will decide how to present the case as court proceedings continue.
Officials have not reported any other arrests. The public record now shows a short but clear timeline: the body was found Sunday, images were released Tuesday and the brother was charged by Wednesday. Police have identified the victim and suspect but have left key questions unanswered.
Damen Jerome Lee is charged with murder in Henry Lee’s death. Further details are expected through Houston police updates or Harris County court proceedings.
Author note: Last updated May 21, 2026.