In the early morning hours of September 4, 2020, a discovery was made in Mobile, Alabama, that would set in motion a years-long quest for justice. On Angus Drive South, the body of 24-year-old Allen Wilson, a male, was found, bringing a tragic end to a young life. The initial response from the Mobile Police Department was to a 'person down' call, but it quickly became apparent that they were dealing with a homicide.
The investigation into Wilson's death moved swiftly, and within the same
day, authorities announced the arrests of three suspects. Ricardo Pettway, 30, Kenndrell Pettway, 23, and Jacorey Burage, 24, were taken into custody and all faced the charge of murder. The police department stated that their investigation had determined these three individuals were responsible for the death of Allen Wilson, and with their arrests, the case was considered cleared.
While the initial arrests provided a sense of resolution, the legal process would unfold over the next several years. The case against one of the suspects, Jacory Burage, culminated in a trial. In February 2024, a Mobile County jury found the now 28-year-old Burage guilty of felony murder for his role in the shooting death of Allen Wilson. The conviction marked a significant step in holding those responsible for Wilson's death accountable. The specific details of what led to the fatal encounter and the legal outcomes for Ricardo and Kenndrell Pettway have not been widely reported.
