Lamar High School shooting: Keona Mouton found guilty of murder
HOUSTON - A teenager who was charged as an adult in the shooting death of a Lamar High School student in 2018, has been found guilty.
That decision was handed down just minutes ago for Keona Mouton.
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Prosecutors with the district attorney's office believe that she was a key in the death of 18-year-old Delindsey Mack. They say the girl set up Mack to be shot and killed after school in November 2018.
Photo of Keona Mouton (from previous court video)
Investigators said Mouton walked out of school with Mack just five minutes after receiving a text message from 19-year old Kendrick Johnson asking if Mack had left yet.
Prosecutors believe Mack was interested in the girl and that's how she was able to lure him to a specific location.
Johnson, who was also arrested on murder charges, was previously found guilty and sentenced to life behind bars.
Woman receives 23-year sentence for 2018 killing
Abigail Dye reports live from the courthouse where Keona Mouton has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Delancy Mack. The jury found Mouton guilty today, marking the conclusion of a six-year case. Team presents a comprehensive look at local, regional, and national news events of the day.
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The court is currently in a break and the punishment phase is scheduled to begin shortly.