Larry Donnell Bryant, a 50-year-old man from Waco, Texas, tragically died on July 13, 2020, from a gunshot wound inside an apartment at 2601 Sanger Avenue. The incident occurred during an early morning altercation with 29-year-old Courtney Washington. Police were dispatched to the scene shortly before 5:30 a.m. and found Bryant deceased from his injuries.
Following the incident, Courtney Washington was arrested and charged with murder.
He has remained in the McLennan County Jail since his arrest, with his bond set at $250,000. Washington rejected a plea deal that would have sentenced him to 25 years in prison and is now set to go to trial on murder charges.
The investigation revealed that the deadly encounter stemmed from an argument between Bryant and Washington inside the apartment. Detectives were able to identify Washington as the suspect and secured an arrest warrant. The case has been ongoing, with jury selection for Washington's trial completed in June 2023. The trial is set to proceed, and Washington faces life in prison if convicted.
Larry Donnell Bryant's death has deeply affected his family and the community, and the legal proceedings continue as the justice system seeks to address the tragic loss.
