3rd Man Charged In Christmas Eve Carjacking, Murder Of Musician
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - A third man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Detroit musician who was killed after performing at a Christmas Eve church service.
An ex-convict, 28-year-old Devan Williams, was arraigned Monday on charges of murder and carjacking, plus other crimes. He was returned to jail without bond. A lawyer will be assigned.
Two other men, 18-year-old Darnell Young and 33-year-old Charles Cox, were arraigned on similar charges back in January.
Police say Anthony Tolson was ordered out of his Chevy Trailblazer on Dec. 24 and shot on Detroit's east side. He had played bass guitar at a Christmas Eve service and was heading to his mother's home with gifts for his three children.
Police say the 33-year-old Tolson was killed over the expensive rims on his car.
"I seen a truck with some wheels that I could sell for $1,200," Young told investigators, according to a statement read in court. "I told him to get out the car. He grabbed the gun; when I yanked back, I shot him."
Young said he pulled Tolson, who was shot three times, out of the vehicle and kicked the man as he was laying on the ground. "Then I hopped in the car and pulled off," he said.
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