SHREVEPORT, La — In a significant development in the case of Landry Anglin’s 2022 death, a second defendant has been convicted for his role in the tragic slaying. Gavontay Carnelious Johnson, 30, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice on Monday, September 16, 2024, in connection with the death of the 13-year-old Shreveport resident.
Anglin was killed on May 1, 2022, when a stray bullet struck her as she visited relatives in the 4500 block of Fairfield Avenue. Johnson had been driving a Chevrolet Cavalier down Erie Street when his passenger, Kenmiccael Ray, opened fire on a white Chrysler 300 that was following their vehicle. Ray fired over ten shots using a Kel-Tech rifle, one of which hit and fatally wounded Anglin. Ray was convicted of the shooting in June 2024.
Following the shooting, Johnson fled to his uncle’s house near Fairfield and Mitchell Streets, where his vehicle was targeted again by a Dodge Charger. Surveillance footage captured Johnson and others loading the Cavalier onto a trailer after the second shooting. He fled the state but was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Texas less than a week later. Both Johnson and Ray were in possession of the weapon used in the shooting when they were arrested.
In accordance with a plea deal, Johnson was sentenced to 20 years in prison by District Judge Ramona Emanuel. His trial had been scheduled to start on November 4, 2024, but his guilty plea concluded his involvement in the case earlier than expected. Assistant District Attorneys Christopher Bowman and Ron Christopher Stamps prosecuted the case, while Sean Landry represented Johnson.
Two other co-defendants are still awaiting trial for their alleged roles in the slaying.
The case was docketed as No. 389213.
