A Houston man who filmed himself ambushing strangers with high-powered water guns for social media views now faces two assault charges after targeting some of the city’s most vulnerable residents, including disabled individuals and the homeless.
Content Creator Charged With Assault
Christopher Cayce was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of assault for spraying two men on June 4 in southwest Houston and Midtown. Since last summer, Cayce had been recording videos of himself driving through Houston neighborhoods, blasting unsuspecting people with water guns for his YouTube channel. Police say many of his targets were homeless or disabled individuals. He posted the videos online, where some clips referred to his victims as “zombies.” When questioned about targeting vulnerable populations, Cayce claimed he didn’t exclusively shoot homeless people but acknowledged many appeared in his content.
From Charity Work To Criminal Charges
In an exclusive interview following his arrest, Cayce attempted to defend his actions while expressing remorse. He pointed to charitable work including feeding homeless individuals and distributing $500 worth of clothing, activities he documented on his channel five months ago. Cayce explained that positive content didn’t generate views, while his water gun attacks drove his channel’s algorithm. One video showed him luring a woman to his car with money before spraying her face. Another depicted him throwing food at a man before blasting him with water. Despite claiming his water guns were set to the lowest setting, prosecutors charged him with assault.
What Happens Next
Cayce is scheduled to appear in court on July 9. Police confiscated all his water guns during the arrest. While acknowledging he could easily purchase replacements, Cayce stated he’s finished with the drive-by water gun attacks. He maintains he prayed before each incident and never intended to hurt anyone, though his actions resulted in criminal charges. His case highlights the legal consequences of content creation that crosses from pranks into assault, particularly when targeting vulnerable populations. The charges carry potential penalties that could significantly impact his future, serving as a warning to other social media creators who prioritize views over the wellbeing of their subjects.