In the spring of 2020, the life of 46-year-old Eric Kelly was tragically cut short in Montgomery, Alabama. On the evening of Saturday, May 30th, police and fire medics were called to the 400 block of Graves Street, where they found Kelly suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the homicide quickly led authorities to a suspect.
Within a couple of days, the Montgomery Police Department announced the arrest of 21-year-old Shakayla Williams. She was taken into custody on June 1, 2020, and formally charged with one count of murder in connection with Eric Kelly's death. Following her arrest, Williams was placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility.
Further details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting or the relationship between Williams and Kelly were not made public at the time of the arrest. Information regarding the progression of the legal case against Shakayla Williams, including details of a trial or final disposition of the charges, has not been readily available in the public record.
