In a ππ½πΈπΈππΎππ incident in Milwaukee, an 18-year-old, Cory Williams Jr., shot his father, Cory Williams Sr., more than five times in what he claims was self-defense. The shooting unfolded in front of family members, leading to a chaotic 911 call and a police investigation that revealed a history of domestic violence.
The tragic event occurred on July 2, 2025, when a grandparent frantically called 911, reporting that his grandson had shot his father upstairs. By the time police arrived, Cory Sr. was already deceased, prompting immediate inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Witnesses reported hearing six gunshots, and as officers gathered information, they learned that the family had been facing turmoil. Cory Sr. had been caring for his children after the mother, identified as Kimberly, was evicted from their home. Tensions escalated when Kimberly and Cory Jr. returned to the apartment to collect belongings. Cory Jr. initially refused to speak to detectives but eventually recounted a harrowing tale of confrontation. He claimed that when his father returned home, an argument erupted, leading to a physical altercation. Cory Jr. asserted that he was thrown around by his father, who was allegedly holding a gun.
In a chilling moment, Cory Jr. described how he grabbed the firearm from the table and fired at his father. He admitted to shooting more than five times but could not recall the exact number. As the interrogation continued, detectives sought to clarify the sequence of events, probing whether his father had still been holding the gun during the altercation. Cory Jr. was charged with second-degree reckless homicide, facing a potential lengthy prison sentence. However, a plea agreement was reached, and in February 2026, he pleaded guilty to homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon. A judge sentenced him to serve 5 to 8 years in prison, but the sentence was stayed, placing him on probation for five years. This tragic case highlights the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the complexities surrounding self-defense claims. As the community grapples with the fallout, many questions remain about the events that led to this heartbreaking loss of life.