From Law & Crime · · 1m 40s
Man gunned down friend who was helping him move
Wisconsin man sentenced to life in prison after shooting friend during move.
In brief
Wisconsin man sentenced to life in prison after shooting friend during move. Terry Jefferson, 35, received life in prison for first-degree intentional homicide after shooting his friend Charles Williams during a move in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Terry Jefferson sentenced
Terry Jefferson, 35, received life in prison for first-degree intentional homicide on Oct. 8, 2026.
Jefferson and Williams moving
Jefferson and his friend Charles Williams were moving into an apartment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Feb. 26, 2025.
Gunfire incident
Police responded to Jefferson's apartment after reports of gunfire around 5 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2025.
Williams on ground
Williams was on the ground in a puddle of blood, in obvious pain, and Jefferson stood nearby with a gun.
Jefferson claims self-defense
Jefferson said Williams was reaching for his gun, so he fired shots at Williams, hitting him in the face.
Jefferson moves cart
Jefferson moved the shopping cart to prevent Williams from bleeding on his belongings.
Multiple gunshots
Jefferson fired six or seven more shots in rapid succession after Williams was shot.
Williams pronounced dead
Williams was pronounced dead at the hospital after being taken there by police.
Jefferson's defense
Jefferson claimed Williams was reaching for his gun, so he fired shots to clear a jam in his gun.
Jury did not believe defense
A jury did not believe Jefferson's claim of self-defense in the trial.
Parole eligibility
Jefferson will be eligible for parole in 35 years after his life sentence.
Extended supervision
If Jefferson is released, he will remain on extended supervision.
The short version
Terry Jefferson, 35, received life in prison for first-degree intentional homicide after shooting his friend Charles Williams during a move in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
