In the autumn of 2019, the life of 20-year-old Brandson Williams was tragically cut short in Petersburg, Virginia. On the afternoon of Thursday, November 14, 2019, Williams was the victim of a fatal shooting. The incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. in the 1600 block of Lincoln Street, located in the Western Hills area of the city. First responders arrived at the scene to find Williams with gunshot wounds.
He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the death of Brandson Williams, a male, moved swiftly. Law enforcement officials identified a suspect, and within a day, an arrest was made. The U.S. Marshals Service apprehended 20-year-old Marvin Wilkins Jr. in the 600 block of Summit Street. Wilkins was taken into custody without incident in connection with the shooting.
Following his arrest, Marvin Wilkins Jr. faced a series of serious charges related to the death of Brandson Williams. These charges included first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Additionally, he was charged with robbery and attempted robbery. Wilkins, who had a prior conviction for robbery from the previous year, was held without bond pending his court appearance.
