Antioch man convicted for attempted murder during 2018 drug deal
Faces possible prison sentence of almost 35 years
By Scott Alonso, PIO, Contra Costa County Office of the District Attorney
Earlier this month, defendant Brandon Lamont Lindsey of Antioch (born March 20, 1994) was found guilty as charged for the attempted murder and attempted robbery of a Yuba City man. Further, a Contra Costa County jury found true the enhancements listed in the charges against Lindsey, including the discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury.
Antioch Police believed the incident to be an attempted robbery at the time. (See related article)
On September 21, 2018, Lindsey arranged to sell opioids to the victim and the victim’s partner in Antioch. Specifically, Lindsey told the victim to meet him on Cavallo Road. Before this meeting, the victim and defendant did not know each or other. The drug sale was set up by a mutual friend of the victim. Upon the pair meeting for the first time on Cavallo Road, Lindsey instructed the victim to bring his car down an isolated road for the sale.
Lindsey conveyed to the victim that his associate would bring the pills in a separate car. Moments after the victim moved his car, another car was positioned and blocked the driveway, which prevented the victim from leaving the scene. Lindsey approached the victim and pulled out a firearm and demanded money. Lindsey fired three times inside the car at point blank range. One bullet struck the victim through his left arm causing a partial loss of mobility in his left hand. Lindsey used a 9mm handgun during the attempted murder and attempted robbery.
In total, the jury found Lindsey guilty of four counts:
- Attempted Murder
- Enhancement 1, Personal and Intentional Discharge of a Firearm, Causing Great Bodily Injury
- Shooting at Occupied Motor Vehicle
- Enhancement 2, Personal and Intentional Discharge of a Firearm, Causing Great Bodily Injury
- Assault with a Semiautomatic Firearm
- Enhancement 3, Use of a Firearm
- Attempted Second Degree Robbery
- Enhancement 4, Personal and Intentional Discharge of a Firearm, Causing Great Bodily Injury
Deputy District Attorney Kate Dunbar prosecuted the case on behalf of the People. The defendant will be sentenced on October 15 before the Honorable Charles Burch. Lindsey faces up to 34 years and 8 months to life in state prison. The case was investigated by the Antioch Police Department.
Case information: People v. Brandon Lamont Lindsey, Docket Number 05-200113-9.
Allen Payton contributed to this report.
