Jayviyohn Earley of Willingboro, Tarik Jenkins of Pemberton Township, and Kayhree Simmons of Willingboro pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to aggravated manslaughter, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release.
Investigators said the men went to the Walmart parking lot on Route 541 for a drug deal on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. The three confessed to firing guns, killing 17-year-old Albert Williams of Hammonton.
Albert’s father was also shot but he survived his injuries.
Earley, 22, agreed to an 18-year prison sentence as part of his plea deal. Jenkins, 28, and Simmons, 22, agreed to 15-year sentences in their deals.
Charges remained pending against 23-year-old Kweli McCants of Willingboro after he was accused of hindering the investigation. A fifth person pleaded guilty to hindering.
Sentencing was scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
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