Accused murderer's trial may start this week

Murder suspect William Williams, 41, charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and drive-by shooting in connection with the death of Janus Afo on Sept. 28 in downtown Shelton, could face trail this week.

A decision on the trial’s opening day was made after the Journal’s press time.

Prosecutors filed a pretrial request, known as a motion in limine, Sept. 12 to limit evidence during the trial.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tyler Bickerton asked Judge Daniel Goodell to exclude certain references to Afo’s character, according to the motion.

“It is anticipated t...