DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, FL \u2014 Tamylon Williams and Joseph Walker are on trial for the Half Time Liquors shooting that killed DeMario Murray.<\/p>\n
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Tamylon Williams & Joseph Walker on trial for 2022 Half Time Liquors shooting that killed one, injured several<\/p>\n
The two face multiple charges including second degree murder and attempted second degree murder in connection with the October 29, 2022, shooting outside Half Time Liquors in Tallahassee.<\/p>\n
The State says Williams and Walker shot into a large crowd outside the store, killing Murray and injuring several others. The incident prompted a large law enforcement response. <\/p>\n
The State showed body camera footage in court.<\/p>\n
Williams was arrested the same night as the shooting at a gas station on North Monroe Street. Walker was arrested a few days later in November by the Quincy Police Department.<\/p>\n
The State called witnesses and introduced evidence to connect Walker and Williams to the shooting, including highlighting the amount of gunfire at the scene.<\/p>\n
“We were out on scene and there was an additional 40 millimeter casing and a live 40 millimeter bullet,” said Sgt. Steven Keeler with Capitol Police. <\/p>\n
“So on the left is a legend of all of the cartridge cases that were collected both from the northern and southern scenes,” said Robert Shawn Yao, Director of Forensic Services with Tallahassee Police Department. “[The State] wanted all of the cartridge cases that were collected from the scene added to the scene itself.” <\/p>\n
The State also called a witness who was recently sentenced to 4 years in prison for possession of a firearm in connection with the incident.<\/p>\n
“I heard a gunfight. I mean, I heard the gunshots. I was in the car. I never seen anything,” said William Thomas, one of the State’s witnesses. <\/p>\n
The State characterized that witness as “hostile”. Defense attorneys used his limited memory to their advantage.<\/p>\n
Shelly Thomas, the defense attorney for Walker, asked Thomas if he could identify Walker. <\/p>\n
SHELLY: Can you see him from where you’re sitting?
WILLIAM: Yes, ma’am.
SHELLY: And you don’t know him?
WILLIAM: I don’t know him.
SHELLY: You weren’t friends with him then and you’re not friends with him now?
WILLIAM: No, ma’am. (1:47)<\/p>\n
The State will present their final witnesses Thursday and then the Defense will present its case. We expect jurors to make their final decision in the days ahead. <\/p>\n
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