Five Arrested in Shooting that Killed Security Officer, Wounded Two

Five suspects have been taken into custody on suspicion of homicide and attempted murder by San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials nearly one week after an early New Year's Day shooting that killed one and wounded two others. Investigators on Monday arrested the suspects, four of whom are minors: two 17-year-olds from Perris; one 15-year-old from Perris; one 17-year-old from Adelanto; and one 20-year-old from San Jacinto. The district attorney has charged all five suspects with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting at an inhabited dwelling. Gang enhancements were filed on each count, according to sheriff's officials. The 17-year-old from Adelanto, a 17-year-old from Perris and the 15-year-old of Perris are being charged as adults and were in custody at San Bernardino Juvenile Hall at time of press on Jan. 6. One 17-year-old from Perris and the 20-year-old from San Jacinto are booked in the West Valley Detention Center at time of press. The five suspects were arraigned Jan. 6 at 1:15 p.m., according to sheriff's officials. The shooting that killed security guard Richard "Big Will" Williamson, 48, of Riverside, occurred just before 2 a.m. New Year's Day in the parking lot of popular roller rink CalSkate, located on the 22000 block of Commerce Way in Grand Terrace. Williamson died of his injuries at a nearby hospital at approximately 3 a.m. Two other men, ages 22 and 28, were also wounded in the shooting - one suffering a gun wound to the leg and the other suffered a bullet graze to the face. Their names have not been released. Approximately 400 people were in attendance at a glow-in-the-dark all-night skating party, an annual event that CalSkate holds each year and featured a ball drop, when the gunfire broke. Michael Marcoly, a trucker who said he regularly parks nearby, was resting in his truck when he was awoken by gunshots. "I heard the shots and I thought, 'That's awfully close.' I thought maybe someone was just shooting off guns for New Year's Eve," Marcoly said. He jumped into the driver's side of his vehicle to see what was going on, he explained, when he saw the shooter and Williamson, the owner of Big Will's Security Services in Riverside, exchanging fire. "I couldn't believe what I was seeing," Marcoly said. According to Marcoly, Williamson returned fire on the suspect, who was with a friend, after the suspect began shooting at another security guard, who was grazed in the face with a bullet. Moments later, Marcoly felt a bullet hit his truck - it entered near the sleeper cab and went straight through the vehicle, Marcoly said. After an investigation police determined the bullet that went through the truck belonged to Williamson as he returned fire. Marcoly said he later learned the shooting occurred after an argument broke out over a hat one of the suspects had been wearing inside the roller rink. After the hat had been misplaced, one of the suspects became angry and an argument broke out, Marcoly said. That was when one of them retrieved a gun and began firing, according to Marcoly. Marcoly said he hadn't been able to speak with Williamson's family, but he had one thing to say: "As far as I'm concerned, your father is a hero," Marcoly said. "It would have been easy for him to duck behind a door but he continued to shoot at them. Big Will took all the focus of the gunfire on him. That's more courage than I have." Through the holiday weekend dozens gathered at the scene to grieve and honor Williamson's life and memory. Towering over six feet tall, friends and family described Williamson to local media sources as a "teddy bear." CalSkate closed its doors Thursday, New Year's Day, and Friday, Jan. 2. Investigation of the incident is still ongoing by San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials. Those with information regarding the shooting are asked to contact Det. Ryan Smith or Sgt. Jason Radeleff at 909-387-3589. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information at www.wetip.com. [END] UPDATE - Grand Terrace - Five suspects are arrested in the shooting that led to the death of a security guard UPDATE: January 6, 2015 DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 1, 2015/1:58 a.m. INCIDENT: Homicide/Attempted Murder Investigation LOCATION: 22080 Commerce Way, Grand Terrace SUSPECTS: Ezekiel Isaiah George, age 18 of Perris Topaz Prince Crummie, age 20 of San Jacinto Adrian Gentry, age 17 of Adelanto Laquan Trice, age 15 of Perris Maurice Lamont Martin, Jr., age 17 of Perris VICTIMS: Richard Williamson, age 48 (deceased) of Riverside Adult Male age 22 – Confidential Adult Male age 28 – Confidential SUMMARY: UPDATE – January 6, 2015 During the investigation, five suspects have been identified in the shooting incident that occurred on January 1st at Cal Skate in Grand Terrace resulting in the death of Richard Williamson and injuries sustained by two other male victims. Investigators have arrested Ezekiel Isaiah George, Topaz Prince Crummie, Adrian Gentry, Laquan Trice and Maurice Lamont Martin. On Monday, January 5th, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has charged all five suspects each with one count of Murder; two counts of Attempted Murder, one count of Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling and Gang enhancements were filed on each count. Gentry, Trice and Martin are all being charged as adults. Investigators have determined that approximately 400 persons were in attendance at the all night skate party. Numerous interviews have been and continue to be conducted in efforts to identify possible witnesses. Anyone who may have witnessed or has information about the shooting is asked to contact the Homicide Division. The investigation is ongoing and no further details are available for release at this time. Gentry, Trice and Martin are in custody at San Bernardino Juvenile Hall. George and Crummie are in custody at the West Valley Detention Center. The five suspects will be arraigned today at 1:15 p.m. - See more at: http://local.nixle.com/alert/5330523/#sthash.aAkQW7n6.dpuf DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 1, 2015/1:58 a.m. INCIDENT: Homicide/Attempted Murder Investigation LOCATION: 22080 Commerce Way, Grand Terrace SUSPECT: Unknown VICTIMS: Richard Williamson, age 48 (deceased) of Riverside Adult Male age 22 Adult Male age 28 Summary On Thursday, January 1, 2015, at approximately 1:58 a.m., deputies from the Grand Terrace/Central Station responded to Cal Skate located at 22080 Commerce Way in Grand Terrace following the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies located three victims outside suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victims and approximately 200 persons were attending an all night New Year’s Eve party at the location. Two of the victims were security guards at the event. One victim was treated at the scene and two were transported to a local area hospital for treatment of their injuries. At approximately 3:10 a.m., Security Guard, Richard Williamson, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Homicide Detail responded to the location and are conducting the investigation. The suspects remain outstanding and investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to contact investigators. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Ryan Smith or Sergeant Jason Radeleff of the Sheriff's Homicide Division at 909-387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website www.wetip.com Refer: Sergeant Jason Radeleff or Detective Ryan Smith Station: Homicide Detail Phone No: (909)387-3589 Case No. 121500001 H#2015- 001