Officers who arrived on scene noticed an adult male, identified as 27-year-old Ron Tutay, of Washington, sitting on the sidewalk, a short distance away from the victim, according to Mengel. Gerald Williams takes plea deal in road rage shooting of David . "I have multiple witnesses, multiple people saying where I was and I couldnt be at two places at two times.". Anyone who has additional information important to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Oscar Corral at 805-928-3781, ext. "Over 100 tips came in when this case happened. Last July, the teen was shot to. Gerald Williams, 34, surrendered Monday at the Houston Police Departments downtown headquarters, the Houston Chronicle reported. Faces of heartache: Bail bond board approves 10% minimum under pressure from victims' families, Man accused of killing teen in post-Astros game road rage shooting seeks permission to work, Suspect charged in deadly road rage shooting of teen after Astros game released from jail on bond. Gerald Williams, 34, surrendered Monday at the Houston Police Department's downtown headquarters, the Houston Chronicle reported. Paul Castro told police he sped away to try to avoid the suspect, who fired several shots through the back window of their truck. "It pales by comparison to the tragedy this family has endured at the hands of Mr. Willams and this thoughtless tragic incident. One victim told police she was sitting outside and thought she heard fireworks. Echo Vets nonprofit spokesman Steve Baird confirmed that Williams was staying at Camp Flores, a stable living home for veterans located at 400 W. Church St. Baird said Williams came to Santa Maria from Washington state in 2018 seeking better living conditions. View profile badges. Gerald Wayne Williams, 34, is charged with felony murder in the July 6 shooting death of 17-year-old David Castro, according to a criminal complaint. Police say the women were leaving a business around 10:30 p.m. when they heard gunshots and learned they were struck. Kevin Durant on his #Suns debut as he scored 23 on 10-of-15 shooting (2-of-4 from 3). Williams posted $350,000 bond on Friday and is now out of jail while he awaits trial. 2. Authorities have identified Kahala Fowler, 31 and Wayne Warmack, 37, as the victims. Williams didn't have anything to say as he left with his family, but his attorney said they are confident in their case. The second victim, a 21-year-old woman, suffered gunshot wounds to her lower body, but is expected to survive. "I feel it's my personal responsibility, and I am calling on the community to join me. After 18 unbearably long days of knowing that Kevin Durant was a Sun without actually watching him play for the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday night finally ended the drought. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The softball group held a . This is the first time I felt a little bit of peace," Davids father, Paul Castro, said on Tuesday. Gerald Wayne Williams was given a $350,000 bond after being arrested and charged for the incident that happened on July 6. Gerald Williams is scheduled to stand trial in December for the 2021 shooting death of 17-year-old David Castro. He is now spending the next 30 years in prison after entering a guilty plea for. Williams was convicted in 2008 of felony aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and sentenced to 13 years in prison. Paul Castro, the father of 17-year-old David Castro, speaks after Gerald Williams accepted a plea deal. All Rights Reserved. . All the evidence suggests that they had anal sex which they eventually conclude isnt gay, its abour friendship. The fact that he safely surrendered and that he did not put any more members of the community in danger is an answer to our prayers., HPD Chief @TroyFinner joins Homicide investigators in a briefing on the arrest of a wanted murder suspect. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Michelle Choi on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. Police accused Williams of shooting and killing Castro's teen son while chasing him and his father away from Minute Maid Park during heavy traffic. He turned himself in a few days later on Aug. 2 after an exclusive interview with FOX 26 in which he claimed he was nowhere near the scene of the shooting. Circumstances leading up to his death are unknown, and no suspect information is available at this time. Its not clear if the person he is talking to is real or not. I want to do a lot of things. David Castro (center) with his father (Photo courtesy of Paul Castro). Anyone with additional information in the deadly shootings is asked to contact the STLMPDs homicide division directly at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). He and other victims' families later won their fight to change the loophole in Harris County. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Police identified the victim who died as Makahyah Griffin. HOUSTON, Texas (KWTX) - Police on Monday announced Gerald Wayne Williams, 34, the suspect in the July 6 road rage killing of David Castro, 17, a Houston Astros fan struck by gunfire on his. Paul Castro told CNN he was driving his two sons home from the baseball game when his son David was shot inside their pickup truck. He's on the streets in our community.". 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The man suspected of fatally shooting a 17-year-old who was a passenger in a vehicle on the way home from a Houston Astros baseball game last month has surrendered to authorities, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said Monday. 1 of 8. He's on his own promise that he's going to stay in his home," Castro said. And overnight into Tuesday, police say a man was hospitalized after someone shot him multiple times in Downtown St. Louis. "It's been 18 months and two weeks. Gerald Williams, PE, LEED AP, CxA is leading mechanical engineer at CRB in St. Louis (314-824-8775 Gerry.williams@crbusa.com) whose . Greater St. Louis Area. According to court documents, while leaving the Astros game, Paul Castro, David's father, had a verbal altercation with a man driving a white Buick. Court documents said officers got surveillance video at a nearby Valero and found two shell casings at the turnaround in front of the gas station. An Oct. 13 jury trial is set for Gerald Wayne Williams, the man charged with the murder of 17-year-old David Castro. FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith gets and exclusive interview with the man accused of shooting and killing a teenager as he headed home from a Houston Astros game. SEE ALSO: 17-year-old dies after being shot in the head while driving home from Astros game. "It has been a living nightmare. Williams, 34, was given a $350,000 bond after his arrest but didn't pay the full 10 percent because of a loophole that allowed bail bondsman to give discounts, according to Castro. Williams, 34, was charged in August in connection with the shooting of David Castro, 17, who was driving home with his father from a Houston Astro's game on July 6. The day before signing they argue. Gerald Williams, a strong defensive reserve outfielder who was with the Yankees as the franchise was rebuilt in the early and mid-1990s, but who was traded away during the team's 1996 . ST. LOUIS - A violent Fourth of July weekend in St. Louis ended up with at least seven deaths and 19 people being shot in a series of shootings from Friday to Monday. Gerald Williams was charged with murder July 28, police said. A man was found with gunshot wounds to his knee. And that only happened because the City of Houston came together. Gerald Williams is scheduled to stand trial in December for the 2021 shooting death of 17-year-old David Castro. It took investigators several weeks to identify Williams as the suspect in this case. Watch Williams' first court appearance in the video below: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. He is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing setting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, before Judge John McGregor in Superior Court of Santa Maria. Massive eucalyptus smashes Castro Valley home. Published Promotional Rates were found for your code. Quanell X said Williams maintains his innocence and is shocked and surprised he's been charged. Before they were finally caught, the. Gerald Williams, a former New York Yankees and New York Mets outfielder, died from cancer at 55. HOUSTON - The man charged in the death of the teen who was shot after leaving a Houston Astros game has accepted a plea deal. "Every day has been a nightmare knowing my son is dead and sitting in a box," Castro said. In the midst of his scheduled hearing, Houston police released a new booking photo taken after his surrender Monday. Police responded to another Fourth of July shooting around 10:20 p.m. at Goodfellow Boulevard and St. Louis Avenue in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood. Two detectives try and find out what exactly was the role of the dance teacher? Were going to stand strong as a police department, our citizens, and every arm of this criminal justice system to get things under control, the chief said. Both are hospitalized in critical, but stable condition. We're thankful that it happened. Williams posted $350,000 bond on. 2023 Cable News Network. Police say a man was shot and felt pain in his upper body. Before the 2008 conviction, Williams was charged for robbery in three hold-ups of Family Dollar stores, documents state. As officers questioned him, they found cause to arrest him on drug-related violations, Mengel said. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. David's father Paul attended today's pre-trial hearing. Tutay was booked into the Northern Branch Jail on suspicion of murder, illegal possession of a firearm and drug charges. He began writing plays and fiction after his husband asked him to get off the sofa and do something. Investigators were led to Williams through community tips, surveillance footage from a nearby gas station, witness interviews and records of the recent sale of the white Buick LaCrosse sedan Williams was allegedly driving when the shooting occurred, according to the complaint. Police said a car matching the description was put on sale through Offer Up so they tracked down the person who posted the ad. Houston Police @houstonpolice WANTED: This is Gerald Wayne Williams, 34, now charged with murder in July 6th fatal shooting of a teen in a road rage incident. Felicia makes changes of her own, leaving him not as tall as he thought. Williams surrendered to police Monday, Houston police said on Twitter. Everybody there recognized Williams, according to Gomez. David Castro was struck and later died from the injuries, authorities said. Gerald Williams' trial was set to begin Thursday but officials confirmed his plea deal will result in a 30-year prison sentence. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Paul Castro attends a hearing for Gerald Williams, the man accused of killing his son David after an Astros game. The criminal complaint said Castro told police the driver followed him and eventually shot at his truck, hitting his son. Did he do it? They heard David's story, the horror of it, and they wanted to do something to make the city a little better," Paul said. She never explicitly states anything, so it is very vague, till he agrees. Gerald Williams, former New York Yankees outfielder, died Tuesday at the age of 55 following a battle with cancer. Williams also matches the physical description that the 17-year-old's father gave a sketch artist. A Warner Bros. The slain teenagers father, Paul Castro, said the shooting happened after he made a non-threatening hand gesture at Williams, who had tried to merge in his lane in heavy traffic after an Astros game. Posting on Facebook and Twitter is simply not enough.
