Brent Randall, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically shot to death on October 9, 2015, on the campus of Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred outside the Tierwester Oaks and University Courtyard apartments at around 11:30 a.m. Brent Randall, a freshman at TSU, was shot alongside his half-brother, Lawrence Flowers, who was also injured in the shooting.
The shooting was reportedly in retaliation for a basketball game that had taken place the previous night. Brent Randall was pronounced dead en route to the hospital.
The accused shooter, Jartis Leon LeBlanc Jr., a 22-year-old male, was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault. LeBlanc, who was not a TSU student but a known gang member, was caught on TSU surveillance cameras shooting at Brent Randall and his brother. LeBlanc had a criminal record and was out on bond for a misdemeanor theft charge at the time of the shooting. He was taken into custody by Houston police SWAT officers after a standoff at a friend's home in Northwest Houston. LeBlanc was held on a $100,000 bond.
The case has seen multiple court appearances and changes in prosecutors, causing frustration for Brent Randall's family. Brent's mother, Jacqueline Mouton, has been vocal about her dissatisfaction with the justice system, particularly after learning that LeBlanc had been released on bond without her being informed. The family has struggled with the emotional and financial aftermath of Brent's death, with Jacqueline Mouton expressing deep grief and a sense of loss that has not subsided over the years. The case has highlighted issues within the justice system and the impact of gun violence on families and communities.
