Idris L. Purdy

On a summer morning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of Idris L. Purdy, a 39-year-old Black man, was cut short by gunfire. The incident, which occurred on August 24, 2018, added to a troubling surge of gun violence that saw 17 homicides in the city in just 24 days. Purdy, who worked in HVAC, was fatally shot during what was later described as an argument.

The investigation into Purdy's death led authorities to Daniel Leo Williams. According to court records, Williams claimed he was only ...