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Homicide victim's family holds vigil
A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and killing three people. Meanwhile, the family of one of those victims is still trying to process their loss.
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and killing three people in one night could spend the rest of his life in prison. Meanwhile, the family of one of those victims is still trying to process their loss.
One night, three homicides
The backstory:
Two people, 64-year-old Marcus Smith and 50-year-old Sandra Lee, were shot on the sidewalk around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. The killing near 27th and Atkinson was captured on video.
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Roughly an hour later, Milwaukee police said 44-year-old Lakendrick "KK" Roby was shot and killed inside a car near 31st and Courtland.
Prosecutors accuse Michael Williams, 26, of shooting and killing all three victims. Detectives said they traced bullet casings from both scenes to the same gun, and police arrested him with help from witnesses and neighbors.
Milwaukee homicides, man charged with shooting 3 people in 1 night
A Milwaukee man is accused of shooting and killing three people in one night on the city's north side.
"Point blank and in cold blood," said Prosecutor Sara Beth Hill. "Quite frankly, seems like some type of assassination."
Charged with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide, Williams appeared in court on Saturday. His bond was set at $1 million.
Vigil for Roby
What they're saying:
In the aftermath of heartbreak, Roby's loved ones kept a tight grip on one another Saturday.
"We're hurting right now because a piece of our family is gone," said Mondo Bivens, a friend.
Lakendrick Roby
"KK would give you the shirt off his back," said Aaron, a cousin. "His presence here on Earth was powerful."
Prosecutors said Williams told police he "did the city a favor," and court filings showed his family told investigators he'd been struggling with his mental health – a topic Roby's family said needs to be addressed to prevent future pain.
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"If you know a relative or someone who is dealing with problems like that, reach out to them and get them help, because it can affect another family," said Bivens.
Family members said they do not know why Williams would have targeted any of the three victims.
The Source: FOX6 News interviewed people at Saturday's vigil. Information about the shootings is from the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.