Texan, Siten Anney Sentenced to 75 Years for Fatal Case of Mistaken Identity Shooting of Trevor Alan Harrison

 

A 20-year-old Texan will spend the majority of his life in prison after being convicted of the murder of a 22-year-old man he wrongly believed had killed his friend. 

The assailant, Siten Anney, orchestrated an ambush, fatally shot his victim, and even celebrated when news of the murder hit headlines.

Last Friday, Harris County District Court Judge Andrea Beall sentenced Siten Anney to serve 75 years behind bars for the 2020 killing of Trevor Alan Harrison. This judgment came following a jury's guilty verdict and their recommendation for a 75-year sentence, which Judge Beall upheld.

Despite Anney's unfounded beliefs, prosecutors found no evidence linking Harrison to the murder of Anney's friend. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg praised the jury's decision, highlighting the calculated and cold nature of the murder plot.

Notably, just 21 minutes after Harrison's tragic death, Anney attempted to sell the murder weapon online. Furthermore, upon learning about the fatal shooting's media coverage, he gleefully shared the news with friends, boasting about staying up all night to see it.

The incident unfolded on November 23, 2020, when police responded to a shooting report in Humble, Texas. Upon arrival, they discovered Harrison with multiple gunshot wounds, lying lifeless on the ground. Near his body were several 9 mm handgun cartridge casings. 

Harrison was declared dead at the scene.

A witness, a friend of the victim, revealed that she had dropped Harrison off earlier that night for a drug deal, believing he was meeting someone related to "Kboy's younger brother." Kboy had been a friend of Harrison's who had been shot and killed earlier that year.

The witness recalled hearing Harrison's conversation with the supposed drug buyer via Facebook Messenger and dropping him off at the location specified by the buyer. Subsequently, she never heard from Harrison again.

Police investigation into Harrison's Facebook account led them to a user named "Y fn Baggin," arranging to meet at the crime scene. This user's account was traced back to Siten Anney, who was questioned by police. 

Anney claimed it was his friend who had corresponded with Harrison, and that friend had intentions to kill Harrison due to a belief that Harrison had murdered their friend, 'K-Boy.'

However, Anney's arrest was prompted by evidence from messages on his phone, placing him at the crime scene during the time of the shooting, ultimately leading to his murder charge.

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