A man who claimed self-defense in a shooting that left a maintenance worker dead has now been charged with murder.<\/p>\n
Brandon Landers, 34, has been charged with murder in the shooting death of 43-year-old Michael Ford.<\/p>\n
What happened<\/b><\/p>\n
On July 7, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Harris County deputies responded to a shooting at an apartment complex located in the 12620 block of the Eastex Freeway.<\/p>\n
Deputies found Ford\u2014identified as a maintenance worker for the complex\u2014suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n
Landers was quickly detained at the scene and told investigators that Ford had assaulted him and that he shot him in self-defense.<\/p>\n
According to court records, Landers was being evicted from the complex. While he was packing, Ford reportedly exchanged words with him and pushed him against a wall. Landers said he then pulled out a gun and shot him.<\/p>\n
Court records also revealed that Ford and Landers had previous conflicts involving a woman who also lived in the complex. Investigators discovered evidence that Landers had made premeditated comments suggesting someone would eventually kill Ford.<\/p>\n
The firearm used in the shooting was reported stolen on March 2, 2024, according to records.<\/p>\n
Medical examiner records show Ford was shot at least 10 times from a distance\u2014contradicting Landers\u2019 claims of self-defense, according to homicide detectives.<\/p>\n
The preliminary case was initially presented to the Harris County District Attorney\u2019s Office, which declined to file charges. However, the case was later brought before a Harris County grand jury, which returned an indictment for murder.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information about the incident or prior interactions between the shooter and the victim is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100.<\/p>\n
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