Pulaski sheriff

Pulaski sheriff
Little Rock police say Lavernal Williams, shot by his brother about 9 p.m. Sunday, died Monday and his brother, George Williams, has been charged with second-degree murder.

Lavernal Williams, 69, was shot in the head at 3521 Maryland Avenue. George Williams, 60, told officers, “I did it. I accidentally shot him.” He was initially charged with battery, but the charged was increased after his brother died.

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