Essa Williams is a suspect who shot a Phoenix police officer. He is now under custody for further investigation.
The shocking news of the police officer getting shot has stunned the public. A police officer got shot multiple times during the search.
Following the incident, a Phoenix officer is hospitalized and is fighting for his life. The Phoenix Police Department had mentioned that he was around 15th Avenue and Camelback Road when he got shot.
The news this morning has devastated his family members and every beloved one. Currently, everyone is praying for his life while the officers are further investigating.
Who Is Essa Williams? Shooting Details
Essa Williams, full name Essa Kolareh Williams is a 24-years-old man who got taken into custody for shooting a police officer.
He got charged with a first-degree murder attempt, weapon possession, and resisting arrest. The incident happened at 2 am when police officers were investigating the vehicles.
At the time, the officers were searching for the driver when they encountered Essa. He was armed and hiding behind the wall.
Although the officers didn’t fire weapons, one of the Phoenix police officers got injured. He was shot by the suspect multiple times.
Essa has a previous history of assaulting a victim and stealing two cars.
NEW: During a court appearance, a judge set a $3 million cash bond against Essa Williams for the shooting involving Phoenix police officer Tyler Moldovan https://t.co/J6UiPLG4dz #abc15 pic.twitter.com/nllLfxZAIF
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) December 15, 2021
Essa Williams – Suspect For Shooting Tyler Moldovan
Sgt. Vincent Cole stated that police patrols were searching for a vehicle. They found a match at the 15th Avenue area around an apartment complex.
There was a shooting in the area that resulted in the injuries of the police officer named Tyler Moldovan.
Tyles of 22 age became a victim of the shooting after giving commands. The officer got taken into the hospital soon after.
He is in critical condition, while Essa got arrested as a suspect for the shooting. Williams got charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Per court records – 24yo Essa Williams was 17 when police say he stole 2 cars, 1 of them in an armed robbery & assaulted a victim w/in a few days. Docs also reveal he shot several rounds at people he knew in 2015, later convicted & sentenced to prison. Released in 2020. pic.twitter.com/9k3o4JHOJv
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Essa Williams- Is He Going To Jail?
The Phoenix Police Department commented on the whole shooting incident and explained the situation. They also committed to further investigating the matter and conducting a deep search.
For justice to get served, they’re looking into the shooting case. The department has also asked the public to have patience for the time being.
Well, as for Essa going to jail, it remains unsure. He got three charges on him right now.
So, he might face punishment according to his charges. However, the court has yet to decide his serving as a suspect.
Still and all, during his court appearance, he was set to $3 million cash bond for shooting officer.
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