- April (1996) – Shdell Lewis was suddenly shot and killed while walking with friend outside his home in Staten Island.
- Within hours, police arrest 25 year-old Grant Williams based on Wu-Tang Clan hat description.
- November (1997) – Williams was sentenced to life despite no evidence or murder weapon.
- Lewis’ friend said Williams wasn’t the shooter but wasn’t allowed to be a key witness.
- Officer who chased shooter described him as “5-foot-5 and stocky”; Williams is 6-foot-2.
- Following reinvestigation, Williams was recently released from prison.
