Trinity Buckner arrested for shooting death of Brandon Williams Jr

Trinity Buckner, an 18-year-old woman, has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of former DeSales athlete Brandon Williams Jr., who died on September 8, two days after sustaining a gunshot wound. The shooting reportedly occurred on September 6 while Williams was lying on a couch. Buckner is charged with first-degree assault and first-degree wanton endangerment, asserting that the weapon discharged accidentally. A witness claims Buckner pointed the loaded gun at Williams before it fired. She is being held on a $150,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on September 18. DeSales High School held a prayer vigil for Williams on September 13, highlighting his impact as a student-athlete, particularly in football.

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