What was the plea entered by Julius Williamson Jr. in the RTA Hub shooting case?

Julius Williamson Jr. pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

Who was the victim in the RTA Hub shooting incident?

The victim was 18-year-old Alfred Hale III, a student at Dunbar High School.

What consequences has the RTA Hub shooting led to?

The shooting has raised safety concerns, prompted changes in state law, and led to a lawsuit involving the Dayton Public School District and the state of Ohio.

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Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in student's death

28 Feb

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Summary

Julius Williamson Jr. pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for a fatal shooting.
He is accused of killing 18-year-old Alfred Hale III at the RTA Hub.
The shooting prompted safety concerns and led to legal and legislative changes.

Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in student's death

Julius Williamson Jr., facing charges for the alleged murder of a local high school student at the RTA Hub, has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. The indictment includes counts of murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and weapons charges.

Williamson is accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Alfred Hale III on April 4, 2025. Authorities responded to reports of a shooting at 27 S. Jefferson Street, where they found Hale with a chest wound. He was transported to Miami Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.