A Houston woman, Keona Samireal Mouton, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for her involvement in the fatal shooting of her classmate, Delindsey Mack, at Lamar High School in 2018, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
“This was not just an ambush, but an execution that was planned and carried out by several people, and we want to hold all of them responsible to get justice for the victim and his family,” Ogg stated.
Mouton, now 22, was convicted of murder for her role in the November 13, 2018, shooting that took the life of 18-year-old Mack. At the time of the crime, Mouton was 16 years old and had lured Mack to an after-school meeting where he was gunned down by two men.
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One of the shooters, Kendrick Johnson, a gang member linked to at least six other murders, was sentenced to life in prison in 2021 for his involvement. The second shooter remains at large, and authorities continue to seek public assistance in identifying and apprehending him.
Dave’on Thomas, the getaway driver, was sentenced to 50 years in prison last year for his role in the murder. The incident is believed to have stemmed from a gang rivalry, although Mack, a promising football player, had transferred from Yates High School to escape gang violence.
Assistant District Attorney Sarah Seely, who leads the DA’s Homicide Division, and ADA Maroun Koutani prosecuted Mouton during a seven-day trial.
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“Delindsey Mack’s parents put him in the one place that children should be safe, but Keona Mouton pulled all the strings to make his murder happen,” Seely said. “We are still looking for information and investigating who the second unknown shooter is in the case because everyone who is responsible for the murder of Delindsey Mack should be held accountable.”
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
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