TikTok Creator Arrested After Allegedly Killing Marine Veteran and Posting Disturbing Dance Video Mocking Victim’s Death
A 22-year-old TikTok content creator, Justin Guzman, has been arrested in Houston after allegedly shooting and killing 30-year-old Marine veteran Anthony Sanders in a disturbing incident that occurred in front of Sanders’s fiancée and their 10-month-old son. The case took a darker turn when Guzman later posted a TikTok video of himself dancing in front of a news broadcast about Sanders’s death—an action that fueled outrage and became central evidence in the investigation people.com+3local12.com+3nypost.com+3.
🕒 The Fatal Confrontation
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On June 3, Sanders went to pick up his fiancée at the Galleria Mall parking garage. While waiting, she got into an argument with Guzman and an alleged accomplice, Marko Cinan, after they allegedly insulted her in an elevatorAfter a verbal exchange, Sanders began to leave with his child and fiancée. Guzman and Cinan allegedly brake-checked his vehicle, stepped out, and opened fire. Sanders was shot ten times and was killed before help arrived
📱 The TikTok Video That Sparked Outrage
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In the aftermath, a video surfaced of Guzman dancing in front of a TV news segment about Sanders’s death, dubbed “disturbing” by Sanders’s parents
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During a court hearing, Sanders’s father, an Army veteran, stated:
“We’re here for justice. Justice for Anthony…and to stand for what he stood for as a person. This was uncalled for.”
🧑⚖️ Arrests and Charges
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Justin Guzman, with over 50,000 TikTok followers, surrendered to police on July 1. He faces murder charges and was held on $750,000 bail
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Marko Cinan, 23, was also arrested on June 25 and faces murder charges with a $1,000,000 bond
🛡️ Self-Defense Claims and No Weapon Found
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Guzman’s legal team claims he and Cinan acted in self-defense, alleging Sanders was armed with a knife—and possibly a gun. Investigators, however, found no weapons on Sanders or at the scene
👨👩👦 Devastated Family Demands Justice
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Sanders’s family describe him as a devoted father and fiancé, who died protecting his loved ones .
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His fiancée and son narrowly escaped injury—Sanders moved away from the vehicle before the shooting began .
🔍 Next Steps in the Case
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Guzman and Cinan are set to appear in court on July 9. Investigators are reviewing TikTok posts, surveillance footage, and witness statements to assemble a complete timeline
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Authorities are also considering whether further charges could be brought against others involved and are urging the public to come forward with any relevant information.
⚠️ A Troubling Reminder
This case raises serious concerns about social media culture, gun violence, and public reaction to tragedy—with Guzman’s viral video of him dancing amid the news coverage symbolizing a disturbing desensitization to real-world consequences.