In four days of testimony this week, lawyers on both sides have called more than 60 witnesses. Those who testified included more than a dozen relatives of victims who described the emotional and financial loss of men who were breadwinners and boys with big dreams. Defense lawyers called 20 employees of Houston's federal detention center to offer insight into Williams' daily life and behavior since His family and friends — some flown in from Jamaica — spoke of his upbringing, shedding light on his humanity.
So far, his relatives have refused to call him a killer. They say what happened was an accident. They recognize there are victims, but say they, too, are victims.
They asked for mercy for the man they call "Junior. Howard Williams said it's been hard watching Assistant U. When he realized they were police, he dropped the gun and ran, but was soon caught. As Illinois State Police investigators were questioning him about the gun, they realized he had been at the shooting, and offered to drop the gun charge in exchange for testimony. He was found in Chicago, but U. Marshals delayed apprehending Williams because of unrest that weekend over recent police shootings.
Madison County deputies went up to Chicago and had him back in Madison County by a. After his testimony was complete, the armed habitual criminal charge against Williams was dropped.
Most Popular. Prosecutors and police also went to some extraordinary effort to bring in an important witness. We still mourn for Tyrone's loss of life and the loss of potential by the defendant. You make MPR News possible. Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives.
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