May 12, 2026
(McKinney, Texas) – Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Donte Murry, 26, of McKinney, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for Capital Murder after a Collin County jury convicted him.
The Crime
On April 28, 2024, around 2:00 p.m., McKinney Police responded to reports of gunfire in a neighborhood. Witnesses observed a man approach a white vehicle parked on the street, argue with the occupant, and fire multiple shots. After the shooting, the suspect returned to the vehicle, rummaged through it, removed items, and fled on foot. Officers found the victim inside the white vehicle with a gunshot wound to the chest.
The Investigation
Crime scene investigators recovered a .45 caliber shell casing inside the victim’s vehicle that was later matched to a handgun found in Murry’s backpack. Investigators determined Murry and the victim had exchanged gunfire during a planned drug deal that turned into an armed robbery. Muddy footprints led officers to a nearby residence where the McKinney SWAT Team helped locate Murry and execute a search warrant. Officers recovered Murry’s firearm, the victim’s stolen firearm, and marijuana taken from the victim’s vehicle. In a recorded interview with Detective Mark Brydges, Murry repeatedly lied before admitting the meeting was for a drug deal and that he intended to rob the victim.
The Trial and Sentence
Prosecutors presented Murry’s recorded interview and incriminating text messages proving he planned the robbery. A Collin County jury convicted him of Capital Murder. Judge Kimberly Laseter presided over the trial and assessed the automatic sentence of life in prison without parole.
Statement from DA Greg Willis
“This defendant planned an armed robbery, murdered the victim, and then tried to cover it up with lies. A Collin County jury saw through it all and held him fully accountable. Thanks to strong police work and effective prosecution, he will never threaten our community again.”
Prosecution Team
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Mollie Thompson and Ann Mathew prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigators Michael Bennett, legal support from John Rolater, and victim support from Jill Moore.
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