Tetorsha T. Williams dies in fatal North Lawndale shooting
Fatal North Lawndale shooting death of Tetorsha T. Williams – Obituary
A man from Chicago stands accused of murdering a woman who was found dead from gunshot wounds in a North Lawndale home.
Kevin Scott (Photo: CPD)
Kevin Scott, aged 39, has been charged with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting on Thursday, May 9, in the 14000 block of South St. Louis Avenue.
Officers arriving at the scene discovered 27-year-old Tetorsha T. Williams in the kitchen, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was declared dead at the location.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of the victim as Tetorsha T. Williams.
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Scott was apprehended by police on Thursday, July 18, and is scheduled to appear in court on Saturday.
Family of slain mother had hoped for justice
Close to the one-month mark of Williams’ tragic death, her family shared memories with WGN News, calling her the “sweetest person on Earth.”
Williams is survived by her young son, Khristian.
“He understands that mommy is in Heaven,” said Williams’ mother, Trinetta McClure, to WGN News on Friday, June 7. “But he keeps asking, ‘Why mommy?’”
Williams’ loved ones had suspected Scott’s involvement in her death. A GoFundMe campaign set up for Williams raised nearly $2,000.
Fatal North Lawndale shooting death of Tetorsha T. Williams – Obituary A man from Chicago stands accused of murdering a woman who was found dead from gunshot wounds in a North Lawndale home. Kevin Scott (Photo: CPD) Kevin Scott, aged 39, has been charged with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting on Thursday, May 9,…
Fatal North Lawndale shooting death of Tetorsha T. Williams – Obituary A man from Chicago stands accused of murdering a woman who was found dead from gunshot wounds in a North Lawndale home. Kevin Scott (Photo: CPD) Kevin Scott, aged 39, has been charged with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting on Thursday, May 9,…