Two charged in connection with September robbery and shooting death

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Two people have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting during an armed robbery in September.

Ebony Ferrell, 44, has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery while 27-year-old Rayshawn Williams has been charged with felony murder.

Police say 38-year-old Antonio Davis was shot near 39th and Locust on September 24. According to the criminal complaint, Ferrell texted Williams, helping to set up a robbery. She told police that the day after the robbery she saw Williams with a wad of cash and a bag with illegal drugs.  Phone records also showed that there was contact between Williams and Davis.

Following the shooting, Davis was taken to the hospital where he later died.

If convicted, Ferrell faces 15 years in prison and up to $50,000 in fines. Williams faces up to 55 years in prison.


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