William Williams murder trial underway in Shelton

The trial for accused murderer William Williams, 41, continued this week with the prosecution calling witnesses.

Williams has claimed self-defense in the death of Janus Afo on Sept. 28 in downtown Shelton, according to court filings from Williams’ attorney Justus Kandoll.

“The defendant is asserting Self Defense-justifiable homicide and will likely testify to his knowledge about specific acts committed by Mr. Afo that created a reasonable apprehension of danger for Mr. Williams. Several officers are familiar with Mr. Afo and his reputation in the community of violence, drug debt collecting, an...