RICHMOND, Texas – A Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office jury has convicted a Richmond man in connection with a deadly 2022 shooting, sentencing him to 65 years in prison.
According to Brian M. Middleton, 31-year-old Devonte Dejon Howard was found guilty of murder on May 19, 2026, for the shooting death of 38-year-old Miguel Granados Jr.
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Prosecutors said the shooting happened on the afternoon of April 20, 2022, while Granados and Howard were repairing a fence in the backyard of a Richmond-area home. Evidence presented during trial showed Howard allegedly shot Granados multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Granados died at the scene.
Authorities said Howard later turned himself in to investigators and directed detectives to the location of the murder weapon.
“A jury of twelve Fort Bend County citizens heard details of Devonte Howard’s actions and returned a verdict of justice for the family of Miguel Granados Jr.,” lead prosecutor Janie Korah said in a statement. “Their verdict helps keep our residents safe and protects our communities.”
Middleton noted the conviction marks the second murder conviction secured by his office in recent weeks.
“Two murder convictions a week apart – a life sentence and a 65-year sentence,” Middleton said. “My prosecutors and staff work tirelessly to achieve justice alongside the dedicated law enforcement officers who respond to the call for help and seek out the truth.”
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Korah and Michelle Anderson in the 502nd District Court before Judge Mark H. Hanna.
Under Texas law, murder is considered a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years or life in prison, along with a possible fine of up to $10,000. Officials said Howard must serve at least half of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole.