Dedrick Coleman, aged 20, was shot and killed on October 26, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Dedrick was walking home from a neighborhood store when Willie Robert Scott approached him, armed with a gun. Scott shot Dedrick, taking his money and cell phone in the process. Tragically, Dedrick was a young father, leaving behind a two-year-old son. The crime occurred just eight months after Scott had already committed a violent double rape, making him a significant threat to the community.
Following an extensive investigation, Willie Robert Scott was arrested by the Houston Police Department in May 2016 and charged with the murder of Dedrick Coleman. He confessed to the crime and faced multiple charges, including capital murder. After being convicted, Scott was sentenced to 60 years in prison for both the murder and the previous sexual assaults, which he will serve concurrently. By waiving his right to appeal, Scott's sentencing was finalized, bringing some closure to Dedrick’s family, who had waited since 2015 for justice to be served.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to resolve violent crimes and ensure that individuals who pose a threat to the community are held accountable for their actions. Dedrick’s family can finally move forward, knowing that the person responsible for his death is behind bars and will serve a lengthy prison sentence without the possibility of early release.
