On a late December evening in 2016, the life of 44-year-old Khalil Wiggins was cut short in what should have been the safety of his own home in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Known in the music world as the rapper Big Lyl, Mr. Wiggins was a man with a past in the music industry and a heart for his community, where he was known to mentor local youth in music and production.
On the night of December 29th, Prince George's County police officers were called to his residence on Byers Street
around 8:40 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Inside, they found Khalil Wiggins suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries. At the time of the incident, there were other people inside the house who were interviewed by investigators hoping to piece together the events of that tragic evening and identify those responsible.
In the weeks that followed, the investigation progressed, and authorities were able to identify four individuals in connection with the murder. In mid-January 2017, the Prince George's County Police Department announced the arrests of 22-year-old Michael Stevenson III, 22-year-old Quran Middleton-Bey, 23-year-old Kierra Williams, and 23-year-old Damond Foster. All four were charged with first and second-degree murder.
Investigators at the time stated that the preliminary motive for the fatal shooting appeared to be robbery. It was also reported that the four suspects had admitted their involvement in the homicide following their arrests. They were taken into the custody of the Department of Corrections and held on a no-bond status. While the initial arrests and charges were publicly announced, detailed information regarding the subsequent legal proceedings, including potential trials, plea agreements, or convictions for the four individuals charged, is not readily available in public online records.
