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Paul Castro told police he sped away to try to avoid the suspect, who fired several shots through the back window of their truck. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. He faces a murder charge for the July 6 killing of 17-year-old David Castro, who was shot in the head as he and his family were driving home from a baseball game. 2. Michelle Choi on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. Paul asks that when road rage boils up drivers think of people like his son or others who have been killed and that they think about the mother, father, or child who is actually in the car. But what I do know is a person, who has two armed robberies and is accused of killing my son, that person is out on the streets because our system isn't set up to protect us from him.". "He doesn't have an ankle monitor right now. Two young men have sold their computer company for 100 million. This is the first time I felt a little bit of peace," Davids father, Paul Castro, said on Tuesday. appreciated. Williams was the Rancho dancer," Baird said. Under the bail conditions, Williams is required to have electronic monitoring within two calendar days of his release. Gerald Wayne Williams has been released from jail on a $350,000 bond. National New Play Network (NNPN) is an alliance of professional theaters that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays. David's father Paul attended today's pre-trial hearing. road rage shooting that brought the teen's father-son trip to an Astros baseball game to a tragic end.after a man was seriously hurt when a large eucalyptus smashed into his home last week.Spielberg has said . HOUSTON (AP) A man suspected in a fatal road rage shooting of a Houston teenager early last month has surrendered to police to face a murder charge. Community activist Quanell X accompanied Williams at Houston Police Department headquarters. The man accused of taking the teen's life won't have to register for an ankle monitor for two days after his release, leaving the teen's family feeling unprotected. After that, officers responded to a shooting in the 8800 block of North Broadway in the Baden neighborhood. Gerald Williams takes plea deal in road rage shooting of David . FOX 26s Damali Keith did an exclusive interview with Gerald Williams the day he turned himself in to the police. Williams' death was revealed by his former Yankees teammate and Hall of Famer . "Every day has been a nightmare knowing my son is dead and sitting in a box," Castro said. Police say two others, a 61-year-old and and a 41-year-old woman, were not hurt in the incident. The Santa Maria man who died in a July 2 shooting on Main Street has been identified by police . Police say some of the victims who died from gun violence this weekend are as young as 17 years old. "It has been a living nightmare. Williams surrendered to police Monday, Houston police said on Twitter. Known for his strong defense, Williams played over 1,000 games during his 14-year career . Police said the burned car was found in a field near Williams house and cell phone records placed Williams in the area of the shooting at the time it occurred. All Rights Reserved. Williams is wanted on a warrant charging murder. Investigators say an unknown person shot at a vehicle with the teen and two other adults. "David's not here. His writing tends to focus on lies told to succeed. However, police said cell phone records put him where the shooting happened. View profile. Around 3:20 a.m. Sunday, two people shot in the 800 block of Cerre Street, just south of Busch Stadium and Interstate 64. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "Over 100 tips came in when this case happened. Aging Out by Gerald Williams. . According to records, Williams was convicted of two counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and served 12 years behind bars before being released in February 2020. For updates on this story, follow Stefania Okolie on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Williams didn't have anything to say as he left with his family, but his attorney said they are confident in their case. A man died following a shooting Friday night, after Santa Maria Police responded to a 911 call and found the man injured in front of Louie B's Bar, according to officials. Police say some of the . WATCH: Gerald Williams' probable cause court appearance. Gerald Williams, a former New York Yankees and New York Mets outfielder, died from cancer at 55. He now divides his time between Osaka and Vancouver, BC. Do the dead hear stories we tell about them? Another shooting happened near the intersection of Penrose Street and Warne Avenue in the OFallon neighborhood around 3:30 p.m. Friday. "The family of David Castro received a measure of justice from the criminal justice system," Prosecutor David Mitcham said. On August 6, Judge Marc Brown set bond at $350,000. A dance teacher in a small town is accused of sexual interference with a minor. David's father Paul attended today's pre-trial hearing. Or he could just be a nut job - it's difficult to tell when there's no wifi.. Both victims are expected to survive. The trial for Gerald Williams was set to start in a few days, but officials confirm he took a plea deal on Tuesday that will result in a 30-year sentence. The victim is hospitalized in critical, but stable condition. Last July, the teen was shot to. Copyright 2021 KWTX. The day before signing they argue. Authorities had deemed the shooting a road rage incident, CNN previously reported. After officers gathered additional information and physical evidence at the scene, they arrested Tutay on suspicion of murder. Man, woman shot in grocery store parking lot in SE Houston, police say, Armed carjacking suspect leads police on dangerous chase, Do not to buy Raspberry Rally cookies from eBay, Girl Scouts say. 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). 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. PREVIOUS: Exclusive interview with the man charged with murdering 17-year-old after the Astros game. (b) Its not clear if the person he is talking to is real or not. . Police say a man was shot and felt pain in his upper body. He would dance to anything man, all the hip-hop songs, even the new ones.. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Gerald Williams, PE, LEED AP, CxA is leading mechanical engineer at CRB in St. Louis (314-824-8775 Gerry.williams@crbusa.com) whose . Dec 2015 - Mar 20215 years 4 months. Do the dead hear stories we tell about them? Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. FULL VIDEO: Road rage murder suspect handcuffed nearly a month after teen killed. Gerald Williams was charged with murder July 28, police said. He is now spending the next 30 years in prison after entering a guilty plea for. The Santa Maria man who died in a July 2 shooting on Main Street has been identified by police officials as Navy veteran Gerald Lynn Williams. Also Sunday morning, officers reported one person was shot in the head and another in the hand on Maffitt Avenue in north St. Louis. Watch Williams' first court appearance in the video below: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Castro and his family were leaving an Astros game when Castro's dad, Paul, got into a verbal altercation with Williams, according to court documents. All rights reserved. He was released on parole in February 2020. Gerald Wills. Was he coerced? Tutay was booked into the Northern Branch Jail on suspicion of murder, illegal possession of a firearm and drug charges. 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. Posted at 10:32 PM, Jul 08, 2022. and last updated 10:37 PM, Jul 08, 2022. Paul Castro attended the hearing for Gerald Williams as he continues his fight for justice for his son, David, who was shot and killed after an Astros game. "He can be anywhere. Everybody there recognized Williams, according to Gomez. Police said a car matching the description was put on sale through Offer Up so they tracked down the person who posted the ad. SEE ALSO: Judge grants Gerald Williams bond in 17-year-old's road rage murder. 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. He's [Williams] going to home with his family tonight because of a discount bond.". My heart clenched. The suspect walked into Houston Police Headquarters on Monday to turn himself in, police said on Twitter. He must then remain under house arrest 24/7. Paul Castro called the peaceful conclusion to his familys tragedy an answered prayer.. After today's hearing, Castro said he thinks the case is moving in the right direction. Trevor's father interjects with insights into Trevor's past, as well, as his relationship with Margaret. Williams bond in the latest case was set at $350,000. HOUSTON The suspect charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old David Castro, the teen shot and killed during a road rage incident after an Astros game, has been released from jail on bond, court records show. 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. The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Sarah Street in the Vandeventer neighborhood. We're thankful that it happened. Williams allegedly pursued Castros pickup and then fired several rounds at the truck, fatally striking David Castro. Luis Gomez, a Marine Corps veteran in Santa Maria, got to know Williams very well and said that he was known as the Rancho dancer. He earned the name for his slick dance moves hed put on for the bowlers at Rancho Bowl, near Donovan Road and North Broadway. He served just over eight years, from 1985 to 1994, and deployed overseas at least once and then reenlisted before leaving active duty while stationed in Puget Sound. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police have identified the victim as Lamantris Sample. Dad to wanted gunman: Does hand gesture 'require you to execute' my son? . He and other victims' families later won their fight to change the loophole in Harris County. Anyone who has additional information important to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Oscar Corral at 805-928-3781, ext. Gerald Williams was a Navy veteran who served as a culinary specialist from 1985 to 1994 and was last stationed in Puget Sound before he was discharged from the military. There are no words in the English language, nor should there be, to describe the pain that were going through right now, Castro said at a news conference Monday. He told police the Buick began following them through the downtown area. Ron, and elderly man, is having a serious conversation with his long time sex worker Skip about aging and being an elderly gay man in a youth focused culture. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Ron is a young forensic psychologist who turns to his former teacher to help him come to terms with a horrific and inexplicable murder. 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. The clash stemmed from both vehicles bumping. 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. During the Fourth of July weekend in 2020, there were 26 shootings and eight homicides, according to the St. Louis Mayors Office. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Around 5 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a shooting in the 1300 block of Convention Plaza in the Downtown West neighborhood. Williams was identified as a suspect last week and charged with David Castros killing on July 28, police said. He's on the streets in our community.". Gerald Williams, 34, surrendered Monday at the Houston Police Department's downtown headquarters, the Houston Chronicle reported. On Friday, authorities offered a $10,000 reward for information that led to the arrest. The first shooting of the holiday weekend happened around 1 a.m. Friday. Good people are greater than bad people, Castro said. A man in a gentrifying neighbourhood looks out his window and comments on street life and drug use. This restaurant patron seems to misunderstand the correct rules of behaviour when things don't match his expectations. Investigators say the victim was shot multiple times in the stomach, though additional details on the shooting are limited. Gerald Wayne Williams, 34, is charged with murdering the teen after police say he followed the family onto I-10 and shot several times into their truck. A young woman is sexually touched on a bus. In 2021, there were three homicides and 16 shootings over the Fourth of July weekend. The attack happened after Paul Castro made a hand gesture as Williams tried to merge in his lane, according to police. This case is a tragic reminder that guns, road rage, and reckless behavior have deadly consequences.The shooting was senseless and indefensible, and we must work together to ensure that an incident like this never happens again in our City. If you're planning on using the METRO to helo you get to and from the Houston Rodeo, here's everything you need to plan out your ride! "So when I first heard that such a thing was possible, I've been fantasizing about different ways to do it," Paul said after the court hearing. 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. Country music star and Conroe-native, Parker McCollum caught up with our Sally Mac after he was named the headliner for 2023's Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Williams allegedly started following the Castro family, and moments later, he pulled out a gun and shot at their vehicle. During court, the judge mentioned a witness reported seeing Williams' arms extended out of a car window firing a gun. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Gerald Bourguet . Circumstances leading up to his death are unknown, and no suspect information is available at this time. The trial for Gerald Williams was set to start in a few days, but officials confirm he took a plea deal on Tuesday that will result in a 30-year sentence. But I realized that none of that's going to bring my son back. The trial for Gerald Williams was set to start in a few days, but officials confirm he took a plea deal on Tuesday that will result in a 30-year sentence. Police say Damion Baker, a CBC High School grad and member of the schools state championship-winning football team, died from injuries in the shooting. Castro says he was driving his two sons back from an Astros game, when he and the driver of a white Buick exchanged hand gestures. Tutay on Wednesday made his first court appearance and pleaded not guilty to all charges. We will not stand by and allow people to brutally murder and harm our citizens and do nothing about it, Finner said as he thanked his officers and investigators for their work on this case. By Gerald Bourguet March 2, 2023. . According to court documents, Williams bought a Buick Lacrosse on May 30, and that the vehicle couldn't be found after the deadly shooting. Early Saturday morning, just after midnight, police responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of Obear Avenue in the College Hill neighborhood. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Williams was convicted in 2008 of felony aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and sentenced to 13 years in prison. No suspect information is available at this time. SEE ALSO: 17-year-old dies after being shot in the head while driving home from Astros game. A young couple are discussing his family's celebrations and her skepticism that everything needs to be celebrated. Quanell X said Williams maintains his innocence and is shocked and surprised he's been charged. Police responded to the 5200 block of Vernon Street after an 18-year-old was shot in his back. They said the Buick began following them through the downtown area. Monty Williams on Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton being aggressive with Kevin Durant. Gerald Williams is scheduled to stand trial in December for the 2021 shooting death of 17-year-old David Castro. Gerald Williams' trial was set to begin Thursday but officials confirmed his plea deal will result in a 30-year prison sentence. Williams was originally from the South and enlisted in the Navy in the 1980s, becoming a culinary specialist, according to Baird. I need to tell him. Two college guys wake up naked together after a night out drinking. The NPX, a National New Play Network program, is flipping the script on the ways in which new work is shared and discovered. 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. All Rights Reserved. Pat Ragazzo Feb. SONGS: Singer, songwriter makes new song inspired by FOX 26 news report about goats at Target, Man charged in shooting death of Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso ordered held without bond, UNITED AIRLINES BEGINS NEW PROGRAM: Airline debuts apprenticeship program in Houston to teach aircraft mechanics, technicians, Whataburger has nation's healthiest fast-food chain cheeseburger, outranking In-N-Out Burger, Mother arrested after 4-year-old found outside alone, 1-year-old found laying in soiled linen, HOW TO APPLY: Texas Rent Relief application reopens on March 14, GOIN' CRUSIN'? Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Castro believes with a simple policy change, authorities would've been able to monitor Williams as soon as he posted bond. Gerald Williams is scheduled to stand trial in December for the 2021 shooting death of 17-year-old David Castro. He is accused of fatally shooting David Castro, 17, during a road rage incident at around 11:00 p.m. on July 6, 2021 near McCarty Street and East Freeway in Houston, Texas, United States. It is a comic play that isnt really funny. It is a heart wrenching series with touching moments to help us understand and see the warmth that has been lost. 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. Police identified the victim who died as Makahyah Griffin. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Police say a man and a woman died in the shooting, both who were found in a black Infiniti sedan. . Williams was accused in the death of 17-year-old David Castro on the night of July 6, 2021. Castro was struck and later died from the injuries. "The broken system allowed that man to make bond," Castro said. He died two days later. #hounews Quote Tweet Houston Police None of the shootings are believed to be connected to others from the weekend. And so what it felt like was just this deep, deep, immeasurable sense of pain and sadness at knowing that no matter what I said, I don't know if it landed with him, I don't know how he is as a person, but I know that I needed him to know that that night he caused terror in my two sons and one of them didn't make it. Williams posted $350,000 bond on Friday and is now out of jail while he awaits trial. Trevor and Margaret discuss what they want in a relationship, and how Trevor's sex with men affects that. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. She is introduced to a man through a dating app for the terminally ill. Gerald Williams takes plea deal in road rage shooting of David . You have permission to edit this article. Paul Castro, the father of 17-year-old David Castro, speaks after Gerald Williams accepted a plea deal. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. The video above is from a previous story. Williams had been driving aggressively and swerving around vehicles when he got stuck in traffic, Detective Justin Brown said. Nationwide, the Fourth of July weekend ended up violent across the United States, including six deaths and 30 injuries at a Chicago suburb parade shooting and two Philadelphia area officers being shot on Fourth of July. "I didn't trust myself to be driving in the moment, and my stomach fell through, all the way down. Former Yankees Outfielder Gerald Williams Dies at 55 Williams was drafted by New York and played parts of seven seasons with the Yankees during his 14-year big-league career. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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. She never explicitly states anything, so it is very vague, till he agrees. Friends of Williams said he served on the USS Samuel Gompers (AD-37). An Oct. 13 jury trial is set for Gerald Wayne Williams, the man charged with the murder of 17-year-old David Castro. A records search by Eyewitness News showed Williams was convicted in 2008 of two counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, resulting in a 13-year prison sentence. 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. Houston Police CNN The man suspected of fatally shooting a 17-year-old who was a passenger in a vehicle on the way home from. Sure, it was hardly a perfect win, and it came against . Gerald Williams was a Navy veteran who served as a culinary specialist from 1985 to 1994 and was . This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Gerald Wayne Williams, 34, is charged with murdering the teen after police say he followed the family onto I-10 and shot several times into their truck. "And there's a price tag in that that we measured in years and we decided this was a good agreement," Paul said. Police say the women were leaving a business around 10:30 p.m. when they heard gunshots and learned they were struck. The constant flow of eyewitness tips, information about the vehicle, and the suspect's description kept this crime front and center for several weeks.The arrest will not bring back 17-year-old David Castro, but I hope and pray that it brings comfort to his grieving family as they take a step toward justice and healing. Man accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old Astros fan during road rage incident surrenders to authorities, Assistant district attorney from Williamson County suspended after DWI wreck in Hewitt, New non-profit coming to Bell County in fight against homelessness, Change was like night and day: Mother testifies in retrial of ex-Waco day care owner charged in childs overdose death, Impacts of four-day week on school support staff. If you know Williams' whereabouts, contact HPD Homicide 713-308-3600 or anonymous tip for reward up to $10k from @CrimeStopHOU 713-222-TIPS. Police said a car matching the description was put on sale through Offer Up so they tracked down the person who posted the ad. Gomez added that Williams also had a quiet side to him but was a generally happy man. 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. It was unusual for a person who is a road rage shooter to wind up in prison. Police later learned another man was shot in the foot near that area. A bail amount wasnt listed. We came and grabbed him.. Its funny. Gerald Williams - 2016 Shooting guard for George Westinghouse (Brooklyn, NY) on Rivals.com An ABC13 viewer said he or she ran across an online sales advertisement for a car that looked similar to the one in the video. According to court documents, Paul Castro had a verbal altercation with a man driving a white Buick as they were leaving a game at Minute Maid. It is not clear whether he has an attorney, and no court date has been posted.
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