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Aaliyah Johnson has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of 30-year-old Teville Williams over the weekend. The incident took place in Burlington, where Johnson, a 22-year-old from South Burlington, was accused of shooting Williams outside Red Square at the Church Street Marketplace in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police reports indicate that Johnson was detained at the scene.
Following her arraignment on Monday morning, court documents revealed that Johnson will be held without bail pending a hearing to assess the weight of the evidence and a review of her bail status. Specific dates for these future court appearances have yet to be announced, but additional information is anticipated this week.
More: ‘Altercation’ inside Red Square leads to fatal shooting in Burlington: Official accounts.
Timeline of Events Surrounding the Shooting
According to the details provided in court documents and police reports, Johnson and Williams were removed from Red Square during the early hours of Saturday after Johnson reported being assaulted by Williams inside the establishment. Witnesses indicate that after being ejected from the bar, Johnson approached Williams outside on Church Street, where she allegedly shot him in front of the venue.
A Community Service Officer, who was on routine patrol in City Hall Park, reportedly heard the gunfire and promptly alerted dispatch. Officers who arrived at the scene found Williams suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately commenced CPR. An off-duty officer in close proximity also rendered assistance, despite being hindered by the large crowd that had gathered.
Law enforcement officials noted that they had to disperse the crowd to secure the crime scene, which contained critical evidence, including shell casings and bloodstains. Another officer managed to apprehend Johnson and seized a .45 caliber handgun in connection with the incident.
Williams was subsequently transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak issued a statement on Saturday expressing gratitude to first responders and extending condolences to Williams’s family.
Red Square has also released a statement announcing its closure for Saturday to provide staff with time to “relax and heal” following the tragic incident.
This report compiles details on the developments surrounding the tragic incident in Burlington, highlighting the ongoing investigation and the community response.
This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Suspect in Church Street shooting faces murder charge in court
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