The man who was accused of murdering a 17-year-old Long Beach girl who was walking home from her job at McDonald’s has been sentenced to 358 years to life in prison.
Troy Lamar Fox, 34, was convicted in March of first-degree murder for the killing of Briana Soto, a student who was gunned down just steps from her home.
The jury also convicted him of four counts of attempted murder in a separate shooting on April 9, 2024, in which he opened fire on a car carrying four minors, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
‘Briana Soto had her whole life ahead of her – she was getting ready for her prom, her 18th birthday, and graduation,’ Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said.
‘Today’s sentence ensures the person who stole her future will never be free to harm another innocent person. While this punishment cannot undo the pain he caused, it is a step toward justice for Briana, her loved ones, and our community.’
Lamar Fox was already in custody for an unrelated weapons violation when he was identified by Long Beach Police as the suspect who fatally shot Soto as she walked home from work.