California man charged with attempted murder in shootout with CHP along freeway
By APTuesday, July 20, 2010
Calif. man charged in freeway shootout with CHP
OAKLAND, Calif. — Attempted murder charges have been filed against a California man who authorities said wore a bulletproof vest and was heavily armed during a freeway shootout with California Highway Patrol officers.
Investigators believe 45-year-old Byron Williams may have been en route to a planned attack, but no further details have been released.
Williams was charged Tuesday with four counts of attempted murder on peace officers, as well as enhancements for firearms and body armor. Prosecutors had alleged gang affiliation but later amended the complaint to remove that enhancement.
Williams did not enter a plea during his court appearance just hours after being released from the hospital. He was shot in the arms and legs during the Sunday shootout along Interstate 580.
No officers were seriously injured.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Attempted murder charges have been filed against a California man who authorities said wore a bulletproof vest and was armed with three guns during a freeway shootout with California Highway Patrol officers.
Investigators believe 45-year-old Byron Williams may have been en route to a planned attack, but no further details have been released.
No officers were seriously injured in the shootout.
Williams was charged Tuesday with four counts of attempted murder on peace officers, as well as enhancements for firearms, body armor and gang activity.
Williams appeared in court in Oakland for an arraignment just hours after being released from the hospital. He was shot in the arms and legs during the Sunday shootout along Interstate 580.
