Wilson man charged with attempted murder after shooting leaves victims injured — Screenshot

Wilson, NC — A Wilson man now faces multiple attempted murder charges after a shooting Sunday led to a sweeping felony case, though investigators have yet to release details about the victims or what sparked the violence. Anthony Jerondell Williams, of Wilson, was arrested May 3 and charged in connection with the incident, according to court records.

Williams faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, along with a charge of discharging a weapon into occupied property.

Charges tied to single investigation

All charges stem from the same Wilson Police Department investigation conducted Sunday, though authorities have not disclosed where the shooting occurred or how many people were injured beyond the charges filed.

The severity of the charges suggests multiple victims were involved, but officials have not confirmed their conditions or identities.

Williams was taken into custody and transported to the Wilson County Courthouse, where arrest paperwork was processed later that day.

Court appearance scheduled

According to court records, Williams is scheduled to appear in Wilson County District Court on Monday at 8:55 a.m. for his initial hearing.

The charges he faces are among the most serious under North Carolina law, particularly attempted first-degree murder, which involves allegations of premeditation and intent.

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Key Points
• Anthony Jerondell Williams charged with two counts of attempted murder in Wilson
• Additional charges include assault with intent to kill and firing into occupied property
• Police have not released details on victims or motive

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Limited details released so far

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Authorities have not provided information on what led up to the shooting or whether Williams knew the victims. No additional suspects have been announced.

The lack of public details leaves key questions unanswered, including the location of the shooting and the sequence of events that led to the charges.

What happens next

The case will move forward with Williams’ initial court appearance, where a judge may address bond and outline the next steps in the legal process.

The investigation remains ongoing, and Wilson Police have not indicated when more information will be released.

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