On July 14, 2018, Wilma Roberson, a 71-year-old female, died in Muskegon, Michigan, under circumstances that led to a criminal investigation. Authorities responded to the incident which was later characterized as a shooting death. Roberson was a resident of Muskegon at the time of her passing.
Law enforcement officials identified a suspect in connection with the death, 70-year-old Otha Wade, who was reported to be the boyfriend of the victim.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was not a premeditated act of murder but rather an accidental discharge of a firearm. According to police statements, Wade accidentally shot Roberson, leading to her fatal injuries.
Following the incident, Otha Wade was arrested and taken into custody. The Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed the case and charged Wade with manslaughter. By August 2018, legal proceedings had commenced, and Wade was scheduled to stand trial for the charge related to the accidental killing.
