DAYTON — The trial for a man accused of shooting and killing a high school student begins today.
Julius Williamson Jr. is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity.
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As reported on News Center 7’s Daybreak, Williamson Jr. is accused of shooting and killing 18-year-old Alfred Hale III on April 4, 2025, near the Dayton RTA Hub.
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Last year, News Center 7 spoke to Hale’s mother, Nellie Bailey, about the dangers of students taking public transportation to school.
“They put them, kids out there without a plan, without protection, without any deep thought of what could possibly happen,” said Bailey.
His father, Alfred Hale Jr., said his son just wanted to enjoy life.
“He wasn’t no troubled kid for real,” said Hale.
The family’s attorney Michael Wright is asking what public officials are doing to stop the violence.
“This has to stop. We know, and everyone knows, it’s a problem, and there are no solutions. What are public officials doing?” said Wright.
The trial will begin with jury selection this morning.
News Center 7 will have a crew in the courtroom when the trial begins, and we’ll give updates throughout the day.
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