MUNCIE — A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of a 19-year-old man.
Malek S. Williams was convicted of Murder by a Delaware County jury. A judge imposed a 55 year sentence for on the
Murder conviction and then added 15 years for the firearm
enhancement for a total of 70 years in prison.
Williams shot and killed 19-year-old Que'Aundre Johnson near the campus of Ball State University in August 2022.
A probable cause affidavit states Johnson suffered at least seven gunshot wounds after Williams opened fire near West University Avenue and North Dill Street.
Surveillance video taken at the scene showed Williams approach Johnson and talk with him for about one minute before he shot him, the affidavit alleges.
There were several bystanders present at the time, according to the affidavit.
Video then showed Williams chase Johnson northeast toward a gas station while shooting in his direction. Johnson eventually fell down in the gas station's southwest corner, in the 1500 block of West University Avenue, according to the affidavit.
Afterward, Williams ran down an alley where he escaped the cameras' sight.
After Williams' arrest, he admitted to shooting Johnson and told police where he left a handgun he used, the affidavit alleges. Police located thirteen shell casings of the same size and make in the area.
According to the affidavit, Johnson's girlfriend was able to identify Williams from pictures an video. The girlfriend told police that Williams was also her ex-boyfriend.
The case was prosecuted by Deputy Prosecutors Andrew Ramirez and Steve Sneed.
"Although Que'Aundre Johnson is no longer with us, hopefully this provides some justice to his family and friends," Prosecutor Ramirez said.
