A Houston man has been given a life sentence after being convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of another customer at a McDonald’s restaurant. The violent clash stemmed from a dispute over a fast-food order that escalated into deadly gunfire in May 2024, leading to a trial that ended with the defendant facing the harshest possible punishment.
⚖️ Jury Hands Down Maximum Penalty in Deadly Restaurant Dispute
The trial concluded with a Houston jury deliberating for just 20 minutes before finding 59-year-old Anthony Landry guilty of murder in connection with the May 4, 2024 shooting death of 46-year-old attorney Jeffrey Limmer inside a McDonald’s along the Katy Freeway.
Landry received life in prison, the most severe sentence available under Texas law, and will become eligible for parole after serving 30 years behind bars.
🔥 Altercation Over Food Order Turns Deadly
According to testimony presented at trial, the deadly confrontation began when Landry became angry over what he said was a missing beef patty in his Filet-O-Fish sandwich. Witnesses said he shouted at employees and demanded a refund.
Limmer, a personal injury attorney known for his calm demeanor, stepped in and asked Landry to stop. The situation escalated when Limmer physically pushed Landry out of the restaurant. Moments later, Landry returned after retrieving a firearm from his vehicle, shooting Limmer multiple times.
Despite efforts by customers and staff to save him, Limmer was pronounced dead at the scene. Landry fled but turned himself in six days later to Houston police.
💔 Victim Remembered for Generosity and Kindness
During sentencing, family members and colleagues of Limmer spoke about his compassion and character. They described him as generous, selfless, and always willing to help others — traits they say were evident both in his work as an attorney and in personal life.
Defense attorneys argued that Landry acted in self-defense, but prosecutors countered that the evidence showed a deliberate and unjustified attack. The jury ultimately sided with the prosecution’s portrayal of the events.
