Armed Robberies of Metro Liquor Stores Land Oklahoma City Man in Federal Prison for 25 Years

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, MARCUS ANGELO BUFORD, 29, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to serve 300 months in federal prison for two counts of interference with commerce by robbery, and one count of possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester.

On November 1, 2022, a federal grand jury returned a four-count Indictment against Buford, charging him with two counts of interference with commerce by robbery, a count of possessing and brandishing a firearm during the first robbery, and a separate count of possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during the second robbery. According to public record, on May 25, 2022, Buford robbed two separate Oklahoma City liquor stores, and brandished a firearm during both robberies. During his second robbery, Buford shot the owner of the liquor store in the head before he fled, leaving his victim behind in the parking lot.

On March 28, 2023, Buford pleaded guilty to taking liquor from the two Oklahoma City liquor stores through force, and he admitted to discharging a firearm during the second robbery.

At the sentencing hearing today, U.S. District Judge Charles Goodwin sentenced Buford to serve 300 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. In announcing his sentence, the court noted Buford’s disregard for human life, and that it was the court’s belief Buford “intended to kill” when he fired his weapon.

This case is the result of an investigation by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Travis Leverett, Jacquelyn M. Hutzell, and Matthew B. Dillon prosecuted the case.

Reference is made to public filings for additional information.