The Brief
- A jury is deciding the sentence for Leland Williams, who pleaded guilty to shooting a Tarrant County deputy in 2023.
- Prosecutors want life in prison; the defense argues Williams is remorseful and deserves a lesser term.
- Deputy Brent Brown survived four gunshots and has since returned to full duty after major surgeries.
FORT WORTH, Texas – The man who shot a Tarrant County sheriff’s deputy two years ago will soon learn his fate.
The jury began deliberations around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. They are deciding the punishment for the gunman who shot and seriously injured an off-duty deputy inside a Fort Worth credit union in 2023.
Leland Williams trial continues
What’s new:
Leland Williams was seen sitting with his attorneys in a Tarrant County court Thursday. Previously, he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault against a peace officer.…