Tyrone Williams, 38, was shot and killed on October 6, 2018, in the parking lot of Williams Auto Body in Venice, Illinois after an argument earlier that evening. He was found dead at the scene. The investigation led to the arrest of 39-year-old Kevin Campbell, who was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

Campbell’s case went to trial as Madison County’s first murder trial since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a three-day trial, a jury found Campbell guilty of first-degree murder and discharge of a firearm. Key testimony came from Vernell D. Williams, who was at the scene and identified participants; that testimony played a central role despite difficulties identifying people from security video and social media footage. Vernell Williams had prior convictions for being a felon in possession of a firearm and was charged as an armed habitual criminal shortly before the trial; that charge was suppressed until after his arrest in Chicago and return to Madison County.

The verdict was described by the State’s Attorney as bringing some relief to Tyrone Williams’ family. Does anyone have more information about the events that night or about people connected to Williams Auto Body?