A Gary man was sentenced to a 33-year split prison term Tuesday in a drug dealer’s death.

Brandon “FettyBando” McFadden, 25, pleaded guilty in October to robbery resulting in serious bodily injury.

He would serve 31 years in prison, with the last two years in work release, according to a prosecutor’s office spokeswoman. His sentence includes an additional 8-year sentencing enhancement because of his status as a serious violent felon.

Gary Police arrived at 1:40 p.m. March 30, 2023, to the 4400 block of Delaware Street, where a young man lay on the front steps of a small apartment building.

The victim was identified as Jordan Miller, 24, of East Chicago. He died from six gunshots to the torso, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

Witnesses said Miller and another man were there to sell drugs, according to the affidavit.

Police found a handgun on Miller’s body, which was unused, and noted the apartment’s back door was “barricaded.”

A witness said Davion “Ray-Ray” Dean called Miller “several times” to get marijuana and mushrooms. The man was a longtime customer, according to court records.

Miller went inside, while the other man stayed in the car.

About five seconds later, Miller walked out. McFadden shot him from behind, then stood over the body, according to the affidavit. A third man with Miller returned fire, then ran into an alley, court records state.

“Ray-Ray” and “FettyBando” ran back into the apartment.

McFadden was arrested on the 3900 block of Tennessee Street with a “red-like substance” on his pants.

The case was before Judge Natalie Bokota. Deputy Prosecutor Jacob Brandewie and defense lawyer Angela Jones were assigned.

Dean faces up to 20 years after admitting in a plea deal that he set up the robbery. His sentencing is Dec. 18.

Post-Tribune archives contributed.

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