Roomies, a tragic story out of Washington, D.C., has left a family devastated and a man convicted of murder. A jury found Wonell Jones Jr. guilty of murdering the mother of his children, Audora Williams, after prosecutors said he shot her more than 20 times while eight children were reportedly inside the home.
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Details On The Tragic Passing Of A Washington Mother
PEOPLE reports that a jury convicted Wonell Jones Jr. on July 16 of this year for the 2022 shooting death of Audora Williams while eight children were inside the home. At the time, Jones and Williams reportedly shared a baby and a toddler who were allegedly inside the apartment during the shooting. Jones also had three children of his own, while Williams reportedly had three children of her own. Williams previously filed a temporary protective order against Jones. However, on the afternoon of July 19, 2022, Jones allegedly violated the order and went to Williams’ apartment after one of her young sons went with him to the grocery store. Once Jones arrived, he and Williams began arguing in her bedroom, and prosecutors said he accused her of cheating.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Details 2022 Shooting As Wonell Jones Jr.’s Son Recalls The Fatal Incident
During the trial, Jones’ 15-year-old son testified about the violence he witnessed. He said Jones and Williams’ “voices got louder” during their argument before he heard two gunshots and saw “the room lit up.” The teen also testified that Jones allegedly poked his head through the doorway, returned to the room, and continued firing shots before leaving the apartment. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that Jones shot Williams more than 20 times, reportedly using two different firearms.
What’s Next For Wonell Jones Jr.?
After the incident, Jones reportedly fled to Florida, but authorities arrested him a month later and brought him back to Washington, D.C. A jury later found him guilty of first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and two counts of unlawful firearm possession by a felon. Jones is reportedly set to receive his sentence on Oct. 30.
