Christopher Cayce, 34, has been charged with two counts of assault with bodily injury for allegedly using a high-powered water gun to target homeless and disabled individuals in Houston. The charges follow the circulation of TikTok videos that appeared to show Cayce, a resident of Texas, pelting people with water from a moving vehicle.
Investigators allege that many of Cayce's victims were among the city's most vulnerable populations. The videos, some dating back to February, depict Cayce targeting individuals at bus stops, on sidewalks, and even those who were sleeping. In one documented incident, Cayce offered a dollar bill to a panhandling woman, only to spray her with water as she reached for it. Another clip shows him dousing a sleeping homeless person with water.
The water blaster used in the alleged assaults is identified as a Spyra 4, marketed as "the world's strongest water gun." The manufacturer advises against using the device to shoot people in the face or eyes.
Cayce was arrested last week and subsequently released on a general order bond. He is scheduled to appear before a judge this week. His videos garnered hundreds of thousands of views online, eliciting mixed reactions, with some viewers finding them humorous and others condemning the actions.
Following his arrest, Cayce posted on Facebook, apologizing for his "childish activities" and describing his actions as "harmless fun." He also shared a video of himself distributing food to homeless individuals. However, he has also faced criticism and has since suggested promoting a "one-on-one water gun fight challenge" as a response to online detractors.
Authorities believe Cayce targeted individuals in Houston's midtown neighborhood but suspect the assaults may have occurred in other areas as well. The Houston Police Department led the investigation into the incidents.