Decidedly, the basketball stars linked to Memphis have big problems with firearms… After Ja Morant, it’s the turn of Mikey Williams to be unfortunately noticed, and it’s much more serious since the future recruit of the University of Memphis was arrested at his home on Thursday. Released the next day on $50,000 bail, this high school and social media star will appear in court on April 20.
18 years old, Williams is facing five countsincluding that ” ofassault on others with a firearm“, and he is liable to a maximum sentence of four years in prison. According to the police report, Mikey Williams allegedly fired at a car that was leaving his home, and in which there were five people. Police found bullet holes in the vehicle, but no one was injured.
According to his lawyer, “This altercation was sparked by several uninvited people who entered the house and caused a disturbance. During this altercation, shots were fired, and Mr. Williams would match the description of the shooter. A search warrant was therefore executed at the home and Mr. Williams was arrested. He has posted bail and looks forward to answering all the charges against him.”.
For its part, the management of the University of Memphis announced that it was aware of the arrest, and that it was gathering more information before deciding.
