HOUSTON, TX – Anthony Sanders’ family has filed a Houston Galleria lawsuit after he was shot and killed at the mall in June 2025.
Sanders was leaving the mall with his fiancée and young child when he was shot, according to court documents.
The Brief
- Anthony Sanders’ family is suing Houston’s Galleria over his death in a 2025 shooting.
- The family says two men involved in the case had been banned from the mall.
- The lawsuit claims the ban was not properly enforced and seeks more than $1 million.
Houston Galleria Lawsuit Follows Deadly 2025 Shooting
What We Know
Sanders was killed on June 3, 2025, in a parking garage at the Galleria.
His family says an argument started after two men allegedly harassed Sanders’ fiancée. The lawsuit names Justin Guzman and Marko Cinan in connection with the shooting.
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The family says the two men had been banned from the mall before Sanders was killed. Their lawyer, Muhammad Aziz, said they were still able to get back onto the property.
The family also brought up videos posted on social media. They say the videos show security removing the men from the mall more than once, including the day before the shooting.
Aziz said the family also wants answers about how the men were able to return to the mall after being banned.
The lawsuit claims the mall and its security companies did not follow their own safety rules. The family is seeking more than $1 million in damages.
What You Can Do | Houston Galleria Lawsuit
Aziz said malls need a better way to keep banned people from coming back.
He said security should know who has been banned and make sure they do not get back inside.
They were going to the mall and trying to start fights with people,” Aziz said
The family believes things could have turned out differently if the ban had been enforced.
If a situation starts getting heated, shoppers should move away rather than get involved. They can also contact security or police if they feel unsafe.
Sanders’ father said the family is still trying to cope with his death. Sanders and his fiancée had recently gotten engaged and were planning their wedding.
The Source: Sanders’ family, attorney Muhammad Aziz, and Houston Galleria representatives.
