Austin Woman Killed in Deadly Houston Carjacking

Marietta Allison was accompanying her friend to cancer treatment when she was shot and killed.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Marietta Allison, a 61-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, was tragically killed in a deadly carjacking incident in Houston on Friday. Allison was accompanying her close friend Cassie Daniel to her first round of cancer treatment when 18-year-old Darius Dewayne Hall allegedly shot Allison and stole the car they were driving. Hall has been charged with capital murder and is also facing federal carjacking and firearms charges.

Why it matters

This senseless act of violence has devastated the Austin community, as Allison was simply trying to support her friend through a difficult time. The case also raises questions about bail reform and whether repeat offenders with violent histories should be released on community supervision.

The details

According to the Houston Police Department, Hall was already on community supervision for previous charges of aggravated assault and robbery when he allegedly shot and killed Allison. Court documents show he is now facing capital murder charges in state court as well as federal carjacking and firearms charges, which could carry a potential death sentence if convicted.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, March 11, 2026.
  • Hall was arrested and charged shortly after the incident.

The players

Marietta Allison

A 61-year-old woman from Austin, Texas who was tragically killed in a deadly carjacking incident in Houston while accompanying her friend to cancer treatment.

Cassie Daniel

Allison's close friend from Austin who she was accompanying to her first round of cancer treatment in Houston when the incident occurred.

Darius Dewayne Hall

An 18-year-old man who has been charged with capital murder, federal carjacking, and firearms charges for allegedly shooting Allison and stealing the car they were driving.

Candy Noble

A Texas state representative whose chief of staff, Cassie Daniel, is a close friend of Allison's. Rep. Noble has vowed to file a bill addressing repeat offenders with violent histories.

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What they’re saying

“She died because she was helping a friend fighting cancer, from a senseless act. That's just a lot of evil.”

— Cassie Daniel, Allison's close friend (KHOU)

“We believe in second chances and fresh starts. However, when a juvenile with a violent past becomes an adult with a violent present, the public should be have all that information. I will be filing that bill.”

— Candy Noble, Texas State Representative (X)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Darius Dewayne Hall to be released on bail. Rep. Candy Noble has also vowed to file a new bill addressing repeat offenders with violent histories.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for criminal justice reform and better monitoring of repeat offenders to prevent senseless acts of violence. It also underscores the importance of community support during difficult times, as Allison was simply trying to be there for her friend battling cancer when her life was taken.