Greenville, Mississippi

From the Greenville Delta Democrat Times of November 17, 2006

Judge rules killing was self defense

The 19-year-old female charged in an Oct. 31 fatal shooting has been freed from police custody.

Phyllis Williamson of Greenville was arraigned on Nov. 1 in Greenville Municipal Court before Judge Michael Prewitt.

At that time, Prewitt set William-son's bond on the murder charge at $100,000.

However, during a preliminary hearing last week, Prewitt dismissed the charges against Williamson.

“The charges were dismissed by the judge stating that it was in self-defense,” Lt. Andrew Kaho explained. “However, the Police Department will continue to investigate the case and prepare it for presentation to the grand jury.”
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Kaho said witnesses told police that Hunt and Williamson and some other people began walking in the 1600 block of East Alexander Street.

“While they were walking, he reportedly then pulled the weapon out again, and that's when Williamson reportedly pulled out a pistol and shot Mr. Hunt,” Kaho said. “He was shot once in the back and once in the left arm. The bullet went through the left arm and into the left side of the chest.”

Kaho said while investigators were still at the scene, Williamson returned to the scene and was taken into custody. She was charged with one count of murder.