FORT BEND COUNTY — A Fort Bend County jury sentenced Devonte Dejon Howard to 65 years in prison for the April 10, 2022, murder of Miguel Granados Jr. Howard shot Granados multiple times while Granados was repairing a shared fence between Howard’s home and a neighbor’s property, and Granados died at the scene.

Howard turned himself in after the shooting and told investigators where to find the gun he used. He had faced a maximum punishment of life in prison. Under Texas law, he will be eligible for parole after serving half of his sentence.

“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. “Their verdict helps keep our residents safe and protects our communities.”

Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian M. Middleton said, “And I am grateful for the citizens of our county who sit in the jury box day after day, hearing some of the most horrible things they will ever hear, and seeing that justice is done. We are stronger together.”