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Husband and wife charged in 17-year-old shooting
Husband and wife from Texas charged in shooting death of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson.
In brief
Husband and wife from Texas charged in shooting death of 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson. Willie and Taiya Herndon face first-degree murder and hindering prosecution charges after shooting 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson on I-170 in Missouri. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Charges filed
Willie Herndon faces first-degree murder and armed criminal action charges. Taiya Herndon faces hindering prosecution for driving him to Illinois after the shooting.
Arrest details
Law enforcement tracked the couple to a hotel in Caseyville, Illinois using license plate readers after the shooting on Interstate 170.
Victim background
Alyssa Wilson, 17, was a high school senior and student-athlete planning to attend college next year.
Family statement
Wilson's father called the shooting a 'senseless act' and urged people to think before acting.
“This was a senseless act, and we ask that everyone take a look at yourselves inside and make sure that next time something happens like this, you think before something happens”
The main idea
Willie and Taiya Herndon face first-degree murder and hindering prosecution charges after shooting 17-year-old Alyssa Wilson on I-170 in Missouri.
