Final Witness Testifies In Palo Verde Case
Closing Arguments To Be Heard On Monday
POSTED: 9:35 pm PDT April 25,
2008
UPDATED: 10:20 pm PDT April 25,
2008
LAS VEGAS -- The preliminary hearing for two teenagers accused of killing a Palo Verde High School freshman will continue on Monday.The final witness testified Friday morning.The judge has decided to hear the closing arguments on Monday. On Friday, the court heard from Metro detectives and learned about the suspect's statement to police.The parents of Christopher Privett were in court for day three of the preliminary hearing. Ezekiel Williams, 18, and Gerald Davison, 16, are accused of killing Privett during a drive-by shooting in February. Detectives believe the murder was gang-related.Investigators said Privett was walking home from school with three other boys -- one a former gang member -- who started throwing gang signs. Detectives said Davison admitted to firing several bullets at the boys as Williams drove the car.He said after he went through the intersection his window rolled down, and he fired four to five shots at the people. They had a confrontation with Davison."He told detectives he didn't mean to kill anyone,” Clifford Mogg, of Metro’s homicide division, said.Davison told detectives his intent was to scare the boys, and his one message to the grieving family is, “Sorry.”The two teenagers are facing murder charges.The hearing continues on at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Previous Stories:
- April 24, 2008: Hearing Continues For Accused Shooters
- April 23, 2008: Girlfriend Of Shooting Suspect Testifies
- March 20, 2008: Palo Verde Shooters Face Gang Charges
- February 28, 2008: Teen Seeks Release In School Shooting
- February 26, 2008: Attorney Expresses Concern About New Charges
- February 21, 2008: Police Uncover Motive Behind Teen Killing
- February 20, 2008: 2nd Teen Arrested In Connection With Killing
- February 19, 2008: Accused Shooter To Be Tried As Adult
- February 18, 2008: Teen Arrested, Accused Of Killing Peer
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