Two people have been arrested in the shooting death of Moody police Sgt. Stephen Williams.
St. Clair County district attorney Lyle Harmon in a press conference Friday announced that Birmingham residents Tapero Corlene Johnson, 27, and Marquisha Annissa Tyson, 28, have been arrested and charged with capital murder in the officer’s death.
Williams was shot while responding to a call at the Super 8 Motel on Highway 411 late Tuesday night.
Moody Police Department Chief Thomas Hunt during the press conference said the department’s officers are hurting.
“We’ve lost a brother. We’ve lost a dear friend,” Hunt said.
Williams’ visitation will be Sunday, June 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ridout’s Southern Heritage Funeral Home at 1011 Cahaba Valley Road in Pelham.
His funeral will be held on Monday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Moody at 962 Church Street.
