Man convicted of killing mother Houston in 2021 sentenced to 110 years in prison

Michelle Cummings was killed by a passing car while sitting on the hotel’s patio. She was in Maryland to take her son to the US Naval Academy.

BALTIMORE — A man convicted of killing his mother from Houston while on a trip to Maryland in June 2021 will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Editor’s Note: The video above was filmed in July 2021 when Angelo Harrod was charged with murder.

Angelo Harrod was sentenced to three life terms for the murder of Michelle Cummings on Friday. One life sentence was given without parole for Cummings’ murder, and the other two were concurrent life sentences for the attempted murder of two other people.

Cummings was killed in a drive-by shooting while sitting on the hotel’s patio, according to Annapolis police. She was not the intended target and was coming from Houston with her husband to take their son to the US Naval Academy.

Cummings’ husband, daughter and son were at the courthouse for an emotional day.

“I lost my best friend and wife,” said Leonard Cummings Jr. They had just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary when Michelle was murdered. “The punishment will never match what you have taken from us.”

Michelle’s daughter, Jordan, said her mother was the link in their family.

“While I’m glad the judge and prosecutors helped us close the case a bit, we got justice,” Jordan said. “Like I said, it won’t bring my mom back.”

Harrod also testified in court, saying that he was very sorry, but he would not shoot someone he did not know, and stated that he was innocent. His mother claimed that Harrod had mental health issues. His lawyer, Howard Cardin, pushed for a reduced sentence.

“My reaction was that, according to Mr. Harrod’s notes, he needs help,” Cardin said. “And, as I pointed out, the Patuxent program, when it was originally launched, was geared towards such people.”

Harrod has 30 days to appeal. He also has 90 days to request a change in sentence.

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