Post by Scumhunter on Jan 22, 2022 2:32:08 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: abc57.com)
From ABC 57 Indianapolis (abc57.com):
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- One person has been charged in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Anika Henderson, the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office announced.
Alexis Willocks, 19, of South Bend, has been formally charged with murder following the November 8 shooting near Randolph Park in South Bend.
At 12:16 p.m., Henderson was sitting in a car with a passenger at the park when she was shot while sitting in the driver’s seat.
The passenger of the vehicle later identified the shooter as Willocks. He said he saw Willocks shoot Henderson through the passenger window of Willocks’ gray Honda Civic as it drove past them, according to the probable cause affidavit.
The passenger of the car and Willocks had a hearing dealing with their child and separation less than two hours before the shooting took place, reports said.
Surveillance footage from the court hearing showed Willocks’ clothing and vehicle matched what the vehicle's passenger described her having at the time of the shooting, reports said.
The Civic was also seen on surveillance headed towards the area of the shooting minutes before it took place and leaving that area immediately afterwards, according to reports.
Police learned that Willocks told her mother she was angry that Henderson picked up her boyfriend from the court hearing.
They also discovered that Willocks and Henderson had talked about meeting up for a fight just prior to the shooting. Police learned Henderson told Willocks she would be at Randolph Park waiting for her and Willocks responded, “[expletive deleted] I’m coming,” reports said.
Cell data also showed that Willocks was in the area of the park at the time of the shooting, according to reports.
Willocks has also been formally charged with criminal recklessness.
Police have issued a warrant for her arrest.
www.abc57.com/news/one-person-charged-in-fatal-shooting-of-17-year-old
www.953mnc.com/2021/12/30/south-bend-police-searching-for-murder-suspect-alexis-willocks/
Thoughts? As of this posting date (January 22nd, 2022), a search of Indiana's Odyssey online court records still shows a warrant flag next to Willocks' name in this case. And I must say what's alleged is ridiculous. Not that I condone physical fighting, but based on what's alleged, Willocks was so upset at Anika being involved in her boyfriend's child custody hearing that she wanted to fight her but then allegedly decided "nah I think I'm going to shoot and kill her to ensure the child I love so much and want custody of so much I was willing to physically fight for will never get to see me again, or at least never get to see me from anything more than a fugitive on the news or behind bars." It's twisted logic but an allegedly dangerous person on the loose until she's caught.
Admin Note #1: According to online articles, Police say Willocks is considered armed and dangerous. If you come into contact with Willocks, do not approach her. Instead, call 9-1-1. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP or 800-342-STOP. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at www.p3tips.com/203
Admin Note #2: As of September 21st, 2022 anyone with information on this fugitive's whereabouts can also call or text "In Pursuit" on the Investigation Discovery channel at 833-378-7783 and/or submit a tip at the show's website: www.InPursuitTips.com
Admin Note #3: If you have any (news-related) updates on this case, please contact us here: amwfans.com/thread/1662/website-contact-form
