Violent Fort Worth Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Uncle

FORT WORTH, Texas—A jury has found Tranell Antwon Pleasant, 36, guilty of murder and sentenced him to life in prison for the shooting death of his 42-year-old uncle, Shelton Dwayne Harris.

The fatal shooting occurred on February 8, 2021, during a verbal argument at a South Fort Worth home.

During the punishment phase of the trial, the jury heard evidence that Pleasant is a habitual offender with multiple prior prison sentences for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault against family members.

The prosecution was handled by Madeline Jones and James Zaleta.