# Man gunned down friend who was helping him move

> Wisconsin man sentenced to life in prison after shooting friend during move.
- Title: Man gunned down friend who was helping him move · Law & Crime
- Summary: Wisconsin man sentenced to life in prison after shooting friend during move. Terry Jefferson, 35, received life in prison for first-degree intentional…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Terry Jefferson, 35, received life in prison for first-degree intentional homicide after shooting his friend Charles Williams during a move in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.